Megan DiMaria

One of my prayers has always been that my life would be an act of worship to my God. When I was a stay-at-home mom, I viewed keeping my...

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...

If you've been given a creative urge, it's your responsibility to fan the flame of that passion and follow your dreams. For creatives,...

Want to be a writer? Are you thinking about it? And thinking? START NOW. If you don't know how to start, get a how-to book out of the...

I don't know any creative person who hasn't considered quitting. It's hard to push forward when your dreams/goals haven't been met. If...

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)....

Yeah, you need advice and so do I. Writing, or any occupation in the arts, is a tough job. Writers toil away, alone, arranging words into...

Not too long ago, I met a friend for lunch. During our visit, I commented on some of the café’s artwork. She mentioned that I always seem...

I find this quote from Voltaire delightful. Isn't it lovely? Everyone in the arts, including hobbyists, needs to feed their creativity....

A life in the arts is not an easy one. Most of our efforts are behind closed doors, struggling alone for our art. There are so many ups...

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...

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

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...

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...

I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano, one of the funniest voices in Inspirational Romance. I've...

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...

If you’ve ever hung out with me in person or on my blog, you know I’m striving toward another publishing contract. I’ve submitted some...