Megan DiMaria
Veterans Day tribute to my Dad, an unsung hero
(In honor of Veterans Day, I run this encore post.) My father was the kindest, most gentle man I've ever known. He was also the...
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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.
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Megan DiMaria
- Oct 26, 2021
- 1 min
Backside in chair, fingers on keyboard
It's nearly November, and I'm working hard, preparing the plot (yes, I'm going to plot this one out, hopefully) of my next novel. My goal...
Megan DiMaria
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
My plan (a lifehack!) while striving for a publishing contract
An important component of my plan is a vital lifehack. If you master this, you'll be a happier person. Keep reading for that second part...
Megan DiMaria
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
Get ready for National Novel Writing Month!
Simply put, National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo for short) is the opportunity to jump-start your writing by completing 50,000...
Megan DiMaria
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
Opportunity Alert: The Art of Writing 2021
Now, THIS sounds great. The Art of Writing 2021: An Online Conference for Writers, Storytellers, and Publishing Curators. This virtual...
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
Opportunity Alert: Pitch Wars
Have you heard of this (FREE) contest? I just happened to run across it and couldn't resist sharing the information with my friends....
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 21, 2021
- 4 min
Want write a book? Thirteen strategies for productivity
Do you dream of being a writer? I've got some advice for you: set boundaries and get the work done! Carving out time to accomplish your...
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
Pros, cons, and review of the 2021 ACFW conference AND great book suggestions
The winner of last week's giveaway, a copy of Jen Turano's book, To Write a Wrong, is Rachel Phillips. Congrats, Rachel! Like last year,...
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 7, 2021
- 4 min
Fun interview with author Jen Turano & a giveaway!
I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano, one of the funniest voices in Inspirational Romance. I've...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 31, 2021
- 2 min
Lifehack: Books to read by the end of 2021
I bet I'm not alone when I say I love to get recommendations for good books. Occasionally, I visit some authors' websites that review the...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 10, 2021
- 2 min
It's break time (and what I'm reading!)
Summer is coming to a close, and I need a break from blogging. I've got a lot of balls in the air, and I don't want them all crashing...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 3, 2021
- 2 min
Lifehack: Why it's good to be kind to yourself
Pass it on—kindness! I'm sure you've seen that bumper sticker. It's a good one, but too often we forget to show kindness toward...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 27, 2021
- 2 min
Opportunity alert: Scrivenings Press #NovelStarts contest
Do you have a great story idea that's been running through your mind? Have you started writing it? Maybe you've got a thousand words, or...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 20, 2021
- 2 min
Perseverance matters!
If you've been following my blog for a while, you know that I don't give up. Today, I'm happy to encourage you to hang in there. Most...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 13, 2021
- 1 min
Author Media Social: a new social network for writers!
Have you heard there's a new social network that caters to writers? It's Author Media Social. Social media can be a distraction. Even...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 6, 2021
- 2 min
Opportunity alert: Scrivenings Press #GetPubbed contest
I'm always pleased to share great writing opportunities with you. Contests are a wonderful way to get valuable feedback and this one...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
Lifehack: keep moving forward
Someone needs to hear this today. Life can be difficult. Hard things will happen. Today, I want to encourage you to keep on getting up,...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 22, 2021
- 1 min
Opportunity Alert: Angel Book Awards
My goodness, there certainly are a lot of opportunities lately for writers. (Check out this post and this post for more.) Today's tip is...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 15, 2021
- 2 min
Opportunity Alert: Online Writing Workshop
I love sharing great opportunities for writers to hone their skills or reach out in their next step toward publication by meeting with...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
Opportunity alert: NEW writers contest!
I think it's good for writers to enter contests. This contest is specific to NEW writers. Often when you enter contests, you get...
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