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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
Dec 6, 20223 min read
Check out this debut novel!
I'm happy to promote my friend Heidi Main's debut novel. It's so good! I can say that with all honesty because Heidi and I were critique...
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Megan DiMaria
Nov 29, 20223 min read
A little bit of hope goes a long way
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 20, 20221 min read
Don't Give Up!
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 23, 20223 min read
Get to know author Dineen Miller
I love to connect readers with authors they'll enjoy reading! I've admired Dineen for years since meeting at a writers conference. When I...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 12, 20221 min read
How much of a book lover are you?
I'm a serious bibliophile. I love to collect books, I love to read books, I love to give books to friends, I love to write books, and I...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 21, 20221 min read
Hold on to your dream!
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Be kind, support an author
Are you a book lover? Besides buying an author's book, there are several ways to support an author. Did you know that authors are not...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 7, 20222 min read
Methods to Keep Creativity Flowing
I find this quote from Voltaire delightful. Isn't it lovely? Everyone in the arts, including hobbyists, needs to feed their creativity....
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Megan DiMaria
May 31, 20221 min read
Some encouragement for creatives
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...
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Megan DiMaria
May 3, 20221 min read
Lifehack: It's okay to have not arrived yet
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Apr 19, 20221 min read
How to get organized and accomplish your goals
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...
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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 26, 20211 min read
Backside in chair, fingers on keyboard
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...
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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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