Megan DiMaria

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...

For Christians, Lent is the season to prepare our hearts for Easter. This year, Lent begins tomorrow, on Ash Wednesday. A time to...

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...

Writers, how do you get to know your characters? Readers can tell how well an author knows their characters, so you better polish your...

I'm always on the lookout for a good learning opportunity, and a friend recommended this upcoming workshop to me. Jane K. Cleland comes...

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...

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...

A writer writes, no matter where they are—but organizing a writing getaway to devote hours to your craft can boost your creativity and...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

This past Saturday, the temperature in suburban Denver was in the mid-60s. We wore shirt sleeves and strolled down Mainstreet, admiring...

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...

(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...

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...

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...

Simply put, National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo for short) is the opportunity to jump-start your writing by completing 50,000...

Now, THIS sounds great. The Art of Writing 2021: An Online Conference for Writers, Storytellers, and Publishing Curators. This virtual...