Megan DiMaria4 days ago1 minHold on to your dream!Don't give up on your dream. Believe me, I know it can be hard to keep pushing forward, but the struggle is part of the process. Even if...
Megan DiMariaJun 141 minBe kind, support an authorAre you a book lover? Besides buying an author's book, there are several ways to support an author. Did you know that authors are not...
Megan DiMariaJun 72 minMethods to Keep Creativity FlowingI find this quote from Voltaire delightful. Isn't it lovely? Everyone in the arts, including hobbyists, needs to feed their creativity....
Megan DiMariaMay 311 minSome encouragement for creativesA life in the arts is not an easy one. Most of our efforts are behind closed doors, struggling alone for our art. There are so many ups...
Megan DiMariaMay 31 minLifehack: It's okay to have not arrived yetPeople with goals are driven to succeed. The issue is that it will take time to reach your goal. But, hang in there! While you're on the...
Megan DiMariaApr 191 minHow to get organized and accomplish your goalsI really needed a blogging break, so I gave myself one. I believe it's important to listen to your body, your heart, and your mind when...
Megan DiMariaFeb 152 minMethods for writers to get to know their charactersWriters, how do you get to know your characters? Readers can tell how well an author knows their characters, so you better polish your...
Megan DiMariaFeb 81 minOpportunity Alert: virtual writing workshopI'm always on the lookout for a good learning opportunity, and a friend recommended this upcoming workshop to me. Jane K. Cleland comes...
Megan DiMariaJan 182 minWriter: organize a writing getawayA writer writes, no matter where they are—but organizing a writing getaway to devote hours to your craft can boost your creativity and...
Megan DiMariaOct 26, 20211 minBackside in chair, fingers on keyboardIt's nearly November, and I'm working hard, preparing the plot (yes, I'm going to plot this one out, hopefully) of my next novel. My goal...
Megan DiMariaOct 12, 20212 minGet ready for National Novel Writing Month! Simply put, National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo for short) is the opportunity to jump-start your writing by completing 50,000...
Megan DiMariaOct 5, 20211 minOpportunity Alert: The Art of Writing 2021Now, THIS sounds great. The Art of Writing 2021: An Online Conference for Writers, Storytellers, and Publishing Curators. This virtual...
Megan DiMariaSep 28, 20211 minOpportunity Alert: Pitch WarsHave you heard of this (FREE) contest? I just happened to run across it and couldn't resist sharing the information with my friends....
Megan DiMariaSep 21, 20214 minWant write a book? Thirteen strategies for productivityDo you dream of being a writer? I've got some advice for you: set boundaries and get the work done! Carving out time to accomplish your...
Megan DiMariaSep 14, 20213 minPros, cons, and review of the 2021 ACFW conference AND great book suggestionsThe winner of last week's giveaway, a copy of Jen Turano's book, To Write a Wrong, is Rachel Phillips. Congrats, Rachel! Like last year,...
Megan DiMariaSep 7, 20214 minFun interview with author Jen Turano & a giveaway!I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano, one of the funniest voices in Inspirational Romance. I've...
Megan DiMariaJul 27, 20212 minOpportunity alert: Scrivenings Press #NovelStarts contestDo you have a great story idea that's been running through your mind? Have you started writing it? Maybe you've got a thousand words, or...
Megan DiMariaJul 13, 20211 minAuthor Media Social: a new social network for writers!Have you heard there's a new social network that caters to writers? It's Author Media Social. Social media can be a distraction. Even...
Megan DiMariaJul 6, 20212 minOpportunity alert: Scrivenings Press #GetPubbed contestI'm always pleased to share great writing opportunities with you. Contests are a wonderful way to get valuable feedback and this one...
Megan DiMariaJun 15, 20212 minOpportunity Alert: Online Writing WorkshopI love sharing great opportunities for writers to hone their skills or reach out in their next step toward publication by meeting with...