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...

The struggle is real. I have responsibilities to keep writing and reading (book club and to support writer friends), but life is full of...

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...

Honestly, I've edited my novel three times on my computer, printed out the entire manuscript for a red-pen edit three times, and did a...

Happy New Year! 2023 felt like it snuck up and totally surprised me. Gone are the sparkly lights and hints of holiday cheer. Christmas is...

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...

People with goals are driven to succeed. The issue is that it will take time to reach your goal. But, hang in there! While you're on the...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Have you heard there's a new social network that caters to writers? It's Author Media Social. Social media can be a distraction. Even...

But wait, there's more! More, you ask? Yes! Women Writing the West is hosting a Perfectly Painless Pitching Workshop. The event is a...

It's a wonderful thing to have dreams and goals. Knowing what we want and how to get there are key in accomplishing our mission. If...

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...

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...

Did your heart take a beating last year? Mine did. Gunk was stirred up, memories relived, regrets remembered. I'm ready for a new...

Here it comes: 2021! The beginning of a new year is when resolutions kick in. Already, folks are talking about the new diets they're...