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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
Sep 1, 20201 min read
Keep perspective while working toward your goals.
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 25, 20201 min read
#Opportunity Alert for Suspense Authors
Authors, do you write suspense? There's a great opportunity coming up for underrepresented and own voice authors. There's another Twitter...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 18, 20201 min read
Writer, are you stuck? *Sharing a fun find*
Some writers will complain that they have writer's block. I've heard it said that there's no such thing. If you're a writer, you write....
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 28, 20202 min read
The editing blues and how to push through them
*Congratulations, catbooks72! You won a copy of Jen's book, Storing Up Trouble. Please message me, and I'll pass your address on to Jen....
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 21, 20204 min read
A peek into a successful author's process and a novel giveaway!
I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano. I've been a fan of Jen's since her first book released. If...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 7, 20201 min read
Eight ground rules for achieving your dreams
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 23, 20202 min read
Feel like throwing in the towel?
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?...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 16, 20203 min read
#Opportunity Alert!!
Do you write Christian fiction and/or nonfiction? Are you looking to catch the eye of an agent or a publishing house? Then polish up your...
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Megan DiMaria
Apr 28, 20202 min read
How to gather FREE writing tips and find inspiration from the pros
Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m always up for getting some topnotch advice from industry professionals. In addition to going to writing...
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Megan DiMaria
Apr 21, 20202 min read
Useful Twitter hashtags for writers and readers
Ahh. The Twitter hashtag. Hashtags can provide you with hours of entertainment—or for writers, procrastination. But they also provide...
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Megan DiMaria
Feb 25, 20201 min read
Encouraging words to help creatives persevere when the journey gets tough
Need some encouragement to persevere when the journey gets tough? You’ve come to the right place. The struggle is real, but it's...
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Megan DiMaria
Feb 4, 20204 min read
Encouragement for the writing journey with guest Jennifer Major
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Nov 5, 20193 min read
Tactics to overcome frustration while working toward your goals
Have you ever been frustrated while on your journey toward your goal? Sometimes (most of the time) journeys are not a straight shot. You...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 29, 20193 min read
Keys to writing effective dialogue, part 4
Three weeks ago, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Two weeks ago, we talked about...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 22, 20192 min read
Keys to writing effective dialogue, part 3
Two weeks ago, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Last week, we talked about using...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 15, 20193 min read
Keys to writing effective dialogue, part 2
In last week's post, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Today we'll talk about using...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 8, 20193 min read
Keys to writing effective dialogue, part 1
Writing effective dialogue is essential to the success of your work whether you write fiction or nonfiction. Dialogue will either draw...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 1, 20192 min read
Rest, don't quit
If you get tired of trying, don't quit. REST. We all have that passion or that responsibility that propels us to keep on trying. Or...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 24, 20194 min read
Writing tips from USA Today Best-Selling Author Jen Turano
I'm pleased to host my friend, Jen Turano. Named One of the Funniest Voices in Inspirational Romance by Booklist, Jen is a USA Today...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 17, 20192 min read
Writers, deal with rejection the way a Downton Abbey star dealt with hers.
Strategies to keep yourself in the game AND to get to the next level. Getting a publishing contract isn't an easy thing. I'm sure I'm not...
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