Megan DiMaria

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?...

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...

Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m always up for getting some topnotch advice from industry professionals. In addition to going to writing conferen...

Ahh. The Twitter hashtag. Hashtags can provide you with hours of entertainment—or for writers, procrastination. But they also provide inf...

Need some encouragement to persevere when the journey gets tough? You’ve come to the right place. The struggle is real, but it's importan...

Megan here: Anyone who knows me or has read my blog knows I’m persistent when it comes to meeting my goal/dream of acquiring another publ...

Have you ever been frustrated while on your journey toward your goal? Sometimes (most of the time) journeys are not a straight shot. You ...

Three weeks ago, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Two weeks ago, we talked about us...

Two weeks ago, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Last week, we talked about using bo...

In last week's post, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Today we'll talk about using ...

Writing effective dialogue is essential to the success of your work whether you write fiction or nonfiction. Dialogue will either draw yo...

If you get tired of trying, don't quit. REST. We all have that passion or that responsibility that propels us to keep on trying. Or perha...

I'm pleased to host my friend, Jen Turano. Named One of the Funniest Voices in Inspirational Romance by Booklist, Jen is a USA Today Best...

Strategies to keep yourself in the game AND to get to the next level. Getting a publishing contract isn't an easy thing. I'm sure I'm not...

It's a part of every book's journey: editing and rewriting. It would be wonderful if you could dash the words onto the page with ease and...

Sometimes, I go through my old files from past writing seminars and conferences to brush up on what I've learned. Today, I compiled a lis...

There's truth and then there's a character's perspective. Both can be honest, even if the reality is experienced in different ways. I onc...

Your protagonist—the main character of your novel—has some specific needs that must be addressed up front that will compel the reader to ...

Writers and artists, what does it mean to you to be a creative? I've been thinking about the challenges and joys of being creative. Being...

As writers, we work with words the way a sculptor uses chisels, files, and hammers. The words we choose and the way we arrange them deter...