Megan DiMariaJul 9, 20193 minChoosing the best word in your writingAs writers, we work with words the way a sculptor uses chisels, files, and hammers. The words we choose and the way we arrange them...
Megan DiMariaJun 18, 20192 minSimple tips for writing an elevator pitchIf you’re writing a book, you need to have an elevator pitch prepared for when someone asks you about your work. An elevator pitch is a...
Megan DiMariaMay 21, 20192 minAnswering critics and strategies to deal with disappointmentEveryone’s a critic. Everyone has an opinion. And of course, everyone's entitled to their opinion. But what happens when a critic or a...
Megan DiMariaMay 7, 20192 minWriters: resources and tips for crafting better descriptionsYou've heard the quote, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." It's from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The saying implies...
Megan DiMariaApr 30, 20193 minTips and guidelines for author critique groupsParticipating in a critique group can be one of the best things you can do to help move forward in your writing skills. A crit group will...
Megan DiMariaApr 23, 20191 minEleven tips for revealing your novel's charactersHi! I'm back after my Lenten break. I didn't blog, but I haven't neglected my writing. I like simple tips, ones that make you say ah-ha...
Megan DiMariaMar 5, 20191 minEight steps to make your dream come trueDo you have an unfulfilled dream? Is there something that you always dreamed of doing? Is there a goal that's been hidden in your heart...
Megan DiMariaFeb 19, 20191 minWant to be a writer? Here's some advice:Want to be a writer? Are you thinking about it? And thinking? START NOW. If you don't know how to start, get a how-to book out of the...
Megan DiMariaFeb 5, 20191 minFive truths about YOUR author voiceThe good news is that the story YOU tell is different than the story another author tells, even if the plot is similar. If you want to...