Megan DiMaria

Three weeks ago, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Two weeks ago, we talked about...

Two weeks ago, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Last week, we talked about using...

In last week's post, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Today we'll talk about using...

Writing effective dialogue is essential to the success of your work whether you write fiction or nonfiction. Dialogue will either draw...

If you get tired of trying, don't quit. REST. We all have that passion or that responsibility that propels us to keep on trying. Or...

I'm pleased to host my friend, Jen Turano. Named One of the Funniest Voices in Inspirational Romance by Booklist, Jen is a USA Today...

Strategies to keep yourself in the game AND to get to the next level. Getting a publishing contract isn't an easy thing. I'm sure I'm not...

It's a part of every book's journey: editing and rewriting. It would be wonderful if you could dash the words onto the page with ease and...

Sometimes, I go through my old files from past writing seminars and conferences to brush up on what I've learned. Today, I compiled a...

There's truth and then there's a character's perspective. Both can be honest, even if the reality is experienced in different ways. I...

Your protagonist—the main character of your novel—has some specific needs that must be addressed up front that will compel the reader to...

Writers and artists, what does it mean to you to be a creative? I've been thinking about the challenges and joys of being creative. Being...

As writers, we work with words the way a sculptor uses chisels, files, and hammers. The words we choose and the way we arrange them...

If 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...

Everyone’s a critic. Everyone has an opinion. And of course, everyone's entitled to their opinion. But what happens when a critic or a...

You'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...

Participating 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...

Hi! 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...

Do 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...

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...