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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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Megan DiMaria
Apr 23 min read
Famous Authors’ Advice for Writing
I love to search the internet for advice from those who have been successful in their writing career. Today I'm happy to share some...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Opportunity alert: Scrivenings Press Writers Contests
I'm always pleased to share great writing opportunities with you. Contests are a wonderful way to get valuable feedback and these two...
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Megan DiMaria
Apr 25, 20232 min read
Tips to get through the editing woes
Yay, for finishing writing a novel. Boo, for having to edit the darn thing. This is the third (BIG) edit on my wip (work in progress)....
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Megan DiMaria
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Eliminate Weasel Words & Strengthen Your Writing
Weasel words are words that somehow manage to weasel themselves into our writing, but are passive, weak words, and generally lazy...
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Megan DiMaria
Feb 15, 20222 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Feb 8, 20221 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Jan 18, 20222 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 12, 20212 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 5, 20211 min read
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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Megan DiMaria
Sep 28, 20211 min read
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....
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 21, 20214 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 14, 20213 min read
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,...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 7, 20214 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 6, 20212 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 15, 20212 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 8, 20211 min read
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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Megan DiMaria
May 11, 20211 min read
What do you hear when you're reading?
I know of authors who listen to certain soundtracks while they're writing to inspire them to write with emotion or to add authenticity to...
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Megan DiMaria
Nov 3, 20205 min read
Attend the VIRTUAL Faith & Fellowship Book Festival!
Oh, my goodness! I heard about this a few days ago, and it looks terrific! Any gathering that has the words faith and festival in the...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 6, 20203 min read
#Opportunity Alert for unpublished writers of Christian fiction
Authors, do you write Christian fiction? There's a great opportunity coming up for unpublished writers. The ACFW (American Fiction...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 29, 20201 min read
Catching up
First, happy national coffee day! I've had my two cups already, and I'm good to go. Since attending the conference two weeks ago then...
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