Megan DiMariaMar 193 minAre Writer Critique Groups Worth Your Time? Tips and GuidelinesParticipating 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 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 DiMariaJan 29, 20192 minA short list of good books to read while the winter weather ragesIt's that time of year, after the holidays and before spring blooms burst around us, that reading a good book is particularly satisfying....
Megan DiMariaOct 16, 20182 min13 Pieces of Advice from Famous AuthorsAre you a weary writer in need of some advice? Writers and would-be writers are always looking for wisdom from those who’ve gone before...
Megan DiMariaSep 25, 20183 minFinding Refreshing Story Ideas When The Well’s Gone DryWriters tend to grind away, pursuing their passion, but occasionally the well of our creativity becomes parched. We may come to a point...
Megan DiMariaAug 7, 20183 minA chat with author Jen TuranoI'm delighted to host my friend, author Jen Turano. If you haven't read any of Jen's books, you're really missing out. Her latest release...
Megan DiMariaApr 11, 20172 minThe Truth about Defining MomentsHave you experienced a moment when when reality crystalizes and you finally KNOW a deep, personal truth? I’ve been thinking about...
Megan DiMariaMar 28, 20172 minWhy readers need to experience the novel (see it, smell it, feel it, taste it, hear it . . .)I recently read a story that left me wholly unsatisfied. The author skimped on writing in the sensory details. I felt disoriented while...
Megan DiMariaJan 24, 20172 minCharacter traits in real life and booksDo you appreciate admirable character traits? Excuse me while I get a little introspective. I've been counting my blessings lately, and...
Megan DiMariaJan 17, 20171 minKeys for writers to develop a unique voice:I have good news and bad news for you today. The good news is that no one, no other writer, speaker, or thinker can steal your voice. And...
Megan DiMariaOct 4, 20162 minWhat do peaches and buying books have in common?I bought some peaches the other day. Not headline-making news, but consider this, I knew that I had peaches at home in my fridge. The...