Megan DiMaria

Weasel words are words that somehow manage to weasel themselves into our writing, but are passive, weak words, and generally lazy...

Yeah, you need advice and so do I. Writing, or any occupation in the arts, is a tough job. Writers toil away, alone, arranging words into...

Not too long ago, I met a friend for lunch. During our visit, I commented on some of the café’s artwork. She mentioned that I always seem...

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and I'm giving you tips and some time to compose a love letter for your special someone. As a word...

I'm happy to promote my friend Heidi Main's debut novel. It's so good! I can say that with all honesty because Heidi and I were critique...

I like to think that all my friends are loved to pieces by their families, spoiled by their spouses, and successful in their lives. When...

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...

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...

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...

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...