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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.
I post the first and third Tuesday of the month.
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A singular decision that changed EVERYTHING
Forty years ago this week I made a simple decision that changed everything for me—I became a Christ follower. I was raised in a...

Megan DiMaria
Dec 18, 20182 min read
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Tips to enjoy the Christmas season
As we enter the Christmas season, our calendars are booking up and we're busy, busy, busy. Doesn't it seems that each holiday season...

Megan DiMaria
Dec 4, 20182 min read
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Advice to beat the cold-weather blues
Have a great week, friends!

Megan DiMaria
Nov 27, 20181 min read
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Happy Thanksgiving!
I've already begun my Thanksgiving preparations, and I want to let you know you're in my thoughts. I hope you have a wonderful,...

Megan DiMaria
Nov 20, 20181 min read
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A Veterans Day Tribute to My Dad, an Unsung Hero
(In honor of Veterans Day, I’m running this encore post.) My father was the kindest, most gentle man I've ever known. He was also the...

Megan DiMaria
Nov 13, 20182 min read
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Strategies to overcome writer's burnout, part 2
Last Tuesday I discussing writer's block and strategies to get your productivity back on track. Writer's block doesn’t have to paralyze...

Megan DiMaria
Nov 6, 20181 min read
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Strategies to overcome writer's burnout, part 1
Dear writer, are you feeling burned out? Is your word count and productivity down? Do you want to beat your head against a wall to battle...

Megan DiMaria
Oct 30, 20181 min read
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Why boundaries are necessary for writers
Did you know that boundaries are good for writers? If you want to be a writer, there’s no getting away from the fact that you have to...

Megan DiMaria
Oct 23, 20184 min read
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13 Pieces of Advice from Famous Authors
Are 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 DiMaria
Oct 16, 20182 min read
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A pep talk for when it feels like you're not succeeding.
Do you ever feel like all your efforts to make your dream come true are for naught? Do you sometimes feel like you've done enough, tried...

Megan DiMaria
Oct 9, 20181 min read
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How an Author Handles Doubts
Is it ever difficult for you, as a writer, to feel confident about your writing? If so, you're normal. Fears pop up like dandelions after...

Megan DiMaria
Oct 2, 20181 min read
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Finding Refreshing Story Ideas When The Well’s Gone Dry
Writers tend to grind away, pursuing their passion, but occasionally the well of our creativity becomes parched. We may come to a point...

Megan DiMaria
Sep 25, 20183 min read
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Have a blessed week!
I'm a tad nervous. It's been a few years since I've gone to a large conference. But I've got my attitude fine tuned, and I'm eager to see...

Megan DiMaria
Sep 18, 20181 min read
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How to prepare for a writers conference
Are you going to a writers conference this year? I hope so. Next week, I'm going to the ACFW conference in Nashville. Can't wait!...

Megan DiMaria
Sep 11, 20182 min read
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Guard your thoughts, they have the power to determine your reality
Friends, don't you know that kind words benefit both the hearer and the one who speaks? My previous post discussed the power of words to...

Megan DiMaria
Sep 4, 20182 min read
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Eight reasons why you should guard your words
Words have power. They can either wound or heal. Too often we forget about the power of words when we're deep in conversation or making...

Megan DiMaria
Aug 28, 20182 min read
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An open letter to a discouraged writer
I'm fortunate to be able to attend writers' events and to strike up friendships with lots of other authors. I've noticed though, that in...

Megan DiMaria
Aug 21, 20181 min read
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How to react when you doubt your faith
Yesterday, while I was eating breakfast and reading my Bible, I had an upsetting thought: Maybe I don't trust God. The idea pretty much...

Megan DiMaria
Aug 14, 20182 min read
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A chat with author Jen Turano
I'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 DiMaria
Aug 7, 20183 min read
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Three truths to consider when expectations and reality don't match up
Sometimes expectations and reality don’t match up. I attended a writer’s retreat a few years ago, longing for some spiritual refreshment...

Megan DiMaria
Jul 31, 20182 min read
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