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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.
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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
Oct 5, 20211 min read
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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 28, 20211 min read
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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 21, 20214 min read
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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 14, 20213 min read
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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
Sep 7, 20214 min read
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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...

Megan DiMaria
Jul 27, 20212 min read
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Author 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 DiMaria
Jul 13, 20211 min read
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Opportunity alert: Scrivenings Press #GetPubbed contest
I'm always pleased to share great writing opportunities with you. Contests are a wonderful way to get valuable feedback and this one...

Megan DiMaria
Jul 6, 20212 min read
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Opportunity Alert: Online Writing Workshop
I love sharing great opportunities for writers to hone their skills or reach out in their next step toward publication by meeting with...

Megan DiMaria
Jun 15, 20212 min read
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Opportunity alert: NEW writers contest!
I think it's good for writers to enter contests. This contest is specific to NEW writers. Often when you enter contests, you get...

Megan DiMaria
Jun 8, 20211 min read
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Opportunity alert: agent pitch event!
But wait, there's more! More, you ask? Yes! Women Writing the West is hosting a Perfectly Painless Pitching Workshop. The event is a...

Megan DiMaria
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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Why you should stop pressuring yourself
It's a wonderful thing to have dreams and goals. Knowing what we want and how to get there are key in accomplishing our mission. If...

Megan DiMaria
May 25, 20212 min read
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What do you hear when you're reading?
I know of authors who listen to certain soundtracks while they're writing to inspire them to write with emotion or to add authenticity to...

Megan DiMaria
May 11, 20211 min read
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Dear writer, you can't fake it until you make it: you have to do the work!
If you’ve ever hung out with me in person or on my blog, you know I’m striving toward another publishing contract. I’ve submitted some...

Megan DiMaria
Apr 20, 20211 min read
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Backstory: in novels and my life
One of the techniques in writing is to flesh out the backstory of your characters. Authors will often keep a file of the character's life...

Megan DiMaria
Feb 16, 20214 min read
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Hang in there! Some encouragement for your journey.
If you know me, or if you've read my blog, you know that I persist in reaching for my dreams. Friends tell me that I'm inspirational. I...

Megan DiMaria
Jan 26, 20211 min read
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Strategies for writers to increase word count
I case you don't know, November is the month for many writers to get a jump on writing a new novel. It's a thing: NaNoWriMo, National...

Megan DiMaria
Nov 17, 20203 min read
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Attend the VIRTUAL Faith & Fellowship Book Festival!
Oh, my goodness! I heard about this a few days ago, and it looks terrific! Any gathering that has the words faith and festival in the...

Megan DiMaria
Nov 3, 20205 min read
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Why readers select a novel
Why do you select a particular book to read? I've been thinking about that lately, especially because as an author, I want readers to...

Megan DiMaria
Oct 27, 20202 min read
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#Opportunity Alert: Scrivenings Press Contests!!
I'm always pleased to share great writing opportunities with you. Contests are a wonderful way to get valuable feedback and this one...

Megan DiMaria
Oct 20, 20206 min read
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