Megan DiMaria
Don't Give Up!
Yup, here's another pep talk coming your way. (I need this as much as you.) It's hard to strive for a goal when you've not reached...
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.
I post every Tuesday.
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Megan DiMaria
- Aug 23
- 3 min
Get to know author Dineen Miller
I love to connect readers with authors they'll enjoy reading! I've admired Dineen for years since meeting at a writers conference. When I...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 12
- 1 min
How much of a book lover are you?
I'm a serious bibliophile. I love to collect books, I love to read books, I love to give books to friends, I love to write books, and I...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 21
- 1 min
Hold 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 DiMaria
- Jun 14
- 1 min
Be kind, support an author
Are 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 DiMaria
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Methods to Keep Creativity Flowing
I find this quote from Voltaire delightful. Isn't it lovely? Everyone in the arts, including hobbyists, needs to feed their creativity....
Megan DiMaria
- May 31
- 1 min
Some encouragement for creatives
A 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 DiMaria
- May 3
- 1 min
Lifehack: It's okay to have not arrived yet
People 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 DiMaria
- Apr 19
- 1 min
How to get organized and accomplish your goals
I 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 DiMaria
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Methods for writers to get to know their characters
Writers, how do you get to know your characters? Readers can tell how well an author knows their characters, so you better polish your...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Opportunity Alert: virtual writing workshop
I'm always on the lookout for a good learning opportunity, and a friend recommended this upcoming workshop to me. Jane K. Cleland comes...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 18
- 2 min
Writer: organize a writing getaway
A writer writes, no matter where they are—but organizing a writing getaway to devote hours to your craft can boost your creativity and...
Megan DiMaria
- Oct 26, 2021
- 1 min
Backside in chair, fingers on keyboard
It'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 DiMaria
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
Get 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 DiMaria
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
Opportunity Alert: The Art of Writing 2021
Now, THIS sounds great. The Art of Writing 2021: An Online Conference for Writers, Storytellers, and Publishing Curators. This virtual...
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
Opportunity Alert: Pitch Wars
Have you heard of this (FREE) contest? I just happened to run across it and couldn't resist sharing the information with my friends....
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 21, 2021
- 4 min
Want write a book? Thirteen strategies for productivity
Do 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 DiMaria
- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
Pros, cons, and review of the 2021 ACFW conference AND great book suggestions
The 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 DiMaria
- Sep 7, 2021
- 4 min
Fun 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 DiMaria
- Jul 27, 2021
- 2 min
Opportunity alert: Scrivenings Press #NovelStarts contest
Do 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...