Megan DiMaria
Opportunity alert: NEW writers contest!
I think it's good for writers to enter contests. This contest is specific to NEW writers. Often when you enter contests, you get...
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A Prisoner of Hope
Offering hope and encouragement for life, writing, and living a thoughtful life.
A Prisoner of Hope
Offering hope and encouragement for life, writing, and living a thoughtful life.
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Megan DiMaria
- May 11, 2021
- 1 min
What do you hear when you're reading?
I know of authors who listen to certain soundtracks while they're writing to inspire them to write with emotion or to add authenticity to...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 16, 2021
- 4 min
Backstory: in novels and my life
One of the techniques in writing is to flesh out the backstory of your characters. Authors will often keep a file of the character's life...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 2, 2021
- 3 min
My debut novel, Searching for Spice, is on sale now!
You can't imagine my surprise when I got an email from Tyndale House Publishers a few weeks ago. Tyndale published my first two novels...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 26, 2021
- 1 min
Hang in there! Some encouragement for your journey.
If you know me, or if you've read my blog, you know that I persist in reaching for my dreams. Friends tell me that I'm inspirational. I...
Megan DiMaria
- Nov 17, 2020
- 3 min
Strategies for writers to increase word count
I case you don't know, November is the month for many writers to get a jump on writing a new novel. It's a thing: NaNoWriMo, National...
Megan DiMaria
- Oct 27, 2020
- 2 min
Why readers select a novel
Why do you select a particular book to read? I've been thinking about that lately, especially because as an author, I want readers to...
Megan DiMaria
- Oct 20, 2020
- 6 min
#Opportunity Alert: Scrivenings Press Contests!!
I'm always pleased to share great writing opportunities with you. Contests are a wonderful way to get valuable feedback and this one...
Megan DiMaria
- Oct 6, 2020
- 3 min
#Opportunity Alert for unpublished writers of Christian fiction
Authors, do you write Christian fiction? There's a great opportunity coming up for unpublished writers. The ACFW (American Fiction...
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 29, 2020
- 1 min
Catching up
First, happy national coffee day! I've had my two cups already, and I'm good to go. Since attending the conference two weeks ago then...
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 22, 2020
- 2 min
Pros and cons of the virtual ACFW conference AND book suggestions
Last week, I was supposed to be in St. Louis attending the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) annual conference. I still attended,...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 18, 2020
- 1 min
Writer, are you stuck? *Sharing a fun find*
Some writers will complain that they have writer's block. I've heard it said that there's no such thing. If you're a writer, you write....
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 11, 2020
- 1 min
Five reasons why reading is good
If you're like me, you don't really need a reason to read. And, if you're like me, you'll read whenever you get the opportunity. (I once...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 28, 2020
- 2 min
The editing blues and how to push through them
*Congratulations, catbooks72! You won a copy of Jen's book, Storing Up Trouble. Please message me, and I'll pass your address on to Jen....
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 21, 2020
- 4 min
A peek into a successful author's process and a novel giveaway!
I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano. I've been a fan of Jen's since her first book released. If...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 7, 2020
- 1 min
Eight ground rules for achieving your dreams
Do you have a dream? A goal? Is there a desire that has burned in your heart for years? Or has a new vision popped into your mind? Here's...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 23, 2020
- 2 min
Feel like throwing in the towel?
Feel like throwing in the towel? Believe it or not, I don't even entertain the idea of quitting. Of course, I've thought, should I quit?...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 16, 2020
- 3 min
#Opportunity Alert!!
Do you write Christian fiction and/or nonfiction? Are you looking to catch the eye of an agent or a publishing house? Then polish up your...
Megan DiMaria
- Apr 28, 2020
- 2 min
How to gather FREE writing tips and find inspiration from the pros
Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m always up for getting some topnotch advice from industry professionals. In addition to going to writing...
Megan DiMaria
- Oct 29, 2019
- 3 min
Keys to writing effective dialogue, part 4
Three weeks ago, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Two weeks ago, we talked about...
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