Megan DiMaria
Gaining perspective: editing and rewriting
It's a part of every book's journey: editing and rewriting. It would be wonderful if you could dash the words onto the page with ease and...
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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
Aug 13, 20192 min read
Twenty simple tips for stronger writing
Sometimes, I go through my old files from past writing seminars and conferences to brush up on what I've learned. Today, I compiled a...
Megan DiMaria
Aug 6, 20192 min read
Tips on how perspective colors your character's world
There's truth and then there's a character's perspective. Both can be honest, even if the reality is experienced in different ways. I...
Megan DiMaria
Jul 30, 20192 min read
The essential needs of your novel’s protagonist
Your protagonist—the main character of your novel—has some specific needs that must be addressed up front that will compel the reader to...
Megan DiMaria
Jul 23, 20192 min read
The challenges and joys of being creative
Writers and artists, what does it mean to you to be a creative? I've been thinking about the challenges and joys of being creative. Being...
Megan DiMaria
Jul 9, 20193 min read
Choosing the best word in your writing
As writers, we work with words the way a sculptor uses chisels, files, and hammers. The words we choose and the way we arrange them...
Megan DiMaria
Jun 18, 20192 min read
Simple tips for writing an elevator pitch
If you’re writing a book, you need to have an elevator pitch prepared for when someone asks you about your work. An elevator pitch is a...
Megan DiMaria
May 21, 20192 min read
Answering critics and strategies to deal with disappointment
Everyone’s a critic. Everyone has an opinion. And of course, everyone's entitled to their opinion. But what happens when a critic or a...
Megan DiMaria
May 7, 20192 min read
Writers: resources and tips for crafting better descriptions
You've heard the quote, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." It's from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The saying implies...
Megan DiMaria
Apr 30, 20193 min read
Tips and guidelines for author critique groups
Participating in a critique group can be one of the best things you can do to help move forward in your writing skills. A crit group will...
Megan DiMaria
Apr 23, 20191 min read
Eleven tips for revealing your novel's characters
Hi! I'm back after my Lenten break. I didn't blog, but I haven't neglected my writing. I like simple tips, ones that make you say ah-ha...
Megan DiMaria
Mar 5, 20191 min read
Eight steps to make your dream come true
Do you have an unfulfilled dream? Is there something that you always dreamed of doing? Is there a goal that's been hidden in your heart...
Megan DiMaria
Feb 19, 20191 min read
Want to be a writer? Here's some advice:
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...
Megan DiMaria
Feb 5, 20191 min read
Five truths about YOUR author voice
The good news is that the story YOU tell is different than the story another author tells, even if the plot is similar. If you want to...
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