Megan DiMaria

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...

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...

I find this quote from Voltaire delightful. Isn't it lovely? Everyone in the arts, including hobbyists, needs to feed their creativity....

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...

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...

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...

Writers, how do you get to know your characters? Readers can tell how well an author knows their characters, so you better polish your...

I'm always on the lookout for a good learning opportunity, and a friend recommended this upcoming workshop to me. Jane K. Cleland comes...

A writer writes, no matter where they are—but organizing a writing getaway to devote hours to your craft can boost your creativity and...

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...

Simply put, National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo for short) is the opportunity to jump-start your writing by completing 50,000...

Now, THIS sounds great. The Art of Writing 2021: An Online Conference for Writers, Storytellers, and Publishing Curators. This virtual...

Have you heard of this (FREE) contest? I just happened to run across it and couldn't resist sharing the information with my friends....

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...

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,...

I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano, one of the funniest voices in Inspirational Romance. I've...

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...

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...

I'm always pleased to share great writing opportunities with you. Contests are a wonderful way to get valuable feedback and this one...

I love sharing great opportunities for writers to hone their skills or reach out in their next step toward publication by meeting with...