Megan DiMaria

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...

Apparently, I don't know how to quit. (That's an attribute that I inherited from my dad.) What I'm talking about is my writing journey....

I'm stirred by beautiful words, images, and dreams. I'm drawn to beauty because I've encountered too much ugliness and heartache in my...

I like to think that all my friends are loved to pieces by their families, spoiled by their spouses, and successful in their lives. When...

Yup, here's another pep talk coming your way. (I need this as much as you.) It's hard to strive for a goal when you've not reached...

Don't give up on your dream. Believe me, I know it can be hard to keep pushing forward, but the struggle is part of the process. Even if...

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...

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...

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...

You can't imagine my surprise when I got an email from Tyndale House Publishers a few weeks ago. Tyndale published my first two novels...

If you know me, or if you've read my blog, you know that I persist in reaching for my dreams. Friends tell me that I'm inspirational. I...

I'm (still) striving toward another publishing contract. It's not easy. At this point, I wonder if I know how to write. True. It can be...

Lately, I've been running across that meme that asks you to give advice to your 18-year-old self. I don't care for that one. Actually, my...

I had another post penciled in for today, but I felt the urge to give you some encouragement. Hang in there. Keep moving forward, even if...

Do you have a dream? A goal? Is there a desire that has burned in your heart for years? Or has a new vision popped into your mind? Here's...

Feel like throwing in the towel? Believe it or not, I don't even entertain the idea of quitting. Of course, I've thought, should I quit?...

Need some encouragement to persevere when the journey gets tough? You’ve come to the right place. The struggle is real, but it's...

Megan here: Anyone who knows me or has read my blog knows I’m persistent when it comes to meeting my goal/dream of acquiring another...

This is the second year I selected a scripture verse instead of a word for the year. This year's verse speaks to my anxieties about the...

Have you ever been frustrated while on your journey toward your goal? Sometimes (most of the time) journeys are not a straight shot. You...