Megan DiMaria
How to get organized and accomplish your goals
I really needed a blogging break, so I gave myself one. I believe it's important to listen to your body, your heart, and your mind when...
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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 every Tuesday.
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Megan DiMaria
- Mar 1, 2022
- 1 min
Ten Suggestions for Lent
For Christians, Lent is the season to prepare our hearts for Easter. This year, Lent begins tomorrow, on Ash Wednesday. A time to...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
Do Christian artists and writers have a duty in creating their art?
Lately, I've been thinking about art being worthy of the particular creator and The Creator. If our talent is a gift, shouldn't we...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min
Methods for writers to get to know their characters
Writers, how do you get to know your characters? Readers can tell how well an author knows their characters, so you better polish your...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 8, 2022
- 1 min
Opportunity Alert: virtual writing workshop
I'm always on the lookout for a good learning opportunity, and a friend recommended this upcoming workshop to me. Jane K. Cleland comes...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 1, 2022
- 2 min
Do you walk by faith?
Life can be hectic. Right? There are times when we feel like life is bombarding us with situations and emotions and demands—when it seems...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 25, 2022
- 2 min
Lifehack: Enjoy today!
Somebody needs to hear this: stop fretting about the future. It's all too easy to give in to worry. Our lives are so busy and if we don't...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 18, 2022
- 2 min
Writer: organize a writing getaway
A writer writes, no matter where they are—but organizing a writing getaway to devote hours to your craft can boost your creativity and...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 11, 2022
- 5 min
Keys to creating a happy marriage
What were you doing 43 years ago this week? I was starting the rest of my life. At the time, I thought I was all grown up. But looking...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 4, 2022
- 2 min
Sometimes you need to give yourself permission to fail. Yeah, truly.
Take a breath I'm busy. We're all busy, right? I had a moment last week when an appointment that should have been recorded somehow missed...
Megan DiMaria
- Dec 28, 2021
- 1 min
Finish 2021 strong!
It's nearly over, 2021. Only a handful of days, and then 2022 crests the horizon. This last week of the year is a slide-by week for many....
Megan DiMaria
- Dec 21, 2021
- 2 min
A precious Christmas thought to ponder—Divine Humanity!
At this beautiful time of year, I wish you a thrill of joy. . . Decades ago, my parents passed on their nativity set to me. In the box...
Megan DiMaria
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
A decision that changed EVERYTHING!
Forty-three years ago this week I made a decision that changed everything for me—I became a Christ-follower. By that, I mean I gave my...
Megan DiMaria
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
Just a bit of winter advice
This past Saturday, the temperature in suburban Denver was in the mid-60s. We wore shirt sleeves and strolled down Mainstreet, admiring...
Megan DiMaria
- Nov 16, 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
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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...
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