Megan DiMaria

"How are you?" "I'm fine. Thanks for asking." —Really?— When asked how we are, most of us have a knee-jerk reaction and parrot the...

Inspiration—it comes from everywhere for an author. To be a good writer, you need to be a good observer. You need to be aware and take...

Friends, this is as much for me as for you. While you're here, take a moment, go to the main page of my blog, and find some encouragement...

Did you experience it yesterday? No, I'm not talking about the eclipse—although that was pretty spectacular, wasn't it? I noticed it...

Second chances. There comes a time when we all need one. After all, who’s perfect? Lately I’ve been thinking about second chances in...

Second chances. There comes a time when we all need one. After all, who’s perfect? Lately I’ve been thinking about second chances in...

I once read an article about famous Hollywood types who feel compelled throw around their celebrity to get their way. "Do you know who I...

I saw this article, 12 Famous Writers on Literary Rejection, and it's too good not to share. My favorite is what Sylvia Plath said: "I...

I hope you're enjoying your summer—spending restful moments outdoors in nature and making beautiful memories with family and friends....

A reminder I certainly need, at times. Thought I would share it with you. Have a blessed day, friends!

I know that I can’t be the only one . . . Perhaps you've also found yourself scrambling to meet your goals, pushing yourself to do more,...

*This is part four in a series. View parts one, two, and three. If you've been following this series, are you understanding author voice...

*This is part three in a series. View parts one and two. I hope you’re enjoying the different samples of author voice we're including...

*This is part two in a series. View part one. Last week we started discussing author voice, which is the way in which an author tells a...

A lot of time is spent in writing circles discussing author voice. What is it? How do you perfect it? Author voice is the way in which an...

Is it ever too late to pursue a dream? Can you ponder a dream for too long, and miss the opportunity for accomplishment? Consider the...

Who else prays for strangers? I can’t be the only one who prays for folks they don’t know. I’m pretty sensitive, and stories I hear prick...

This is the second of a two-part topic. See part one here. If you ask a seasoned writer, they’ll tell you that ideas are in the air....

How does a writer decide on an idea? I believe writers are peculiar people. We tuck bits of memories in our brains and hearts only to...

Have you experienced a moment when when reality crystalizes and you finally KNOW a deep, personal truth? I’ve been thinking about...