Megan DiMaria
Are Writer Critique Groups Worth Your Time? Tips and Guidelines
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...
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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.
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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
Jan 29, 20192 min read
A short list of good books to read while the winter weather rages
It's that time of year, after the holidays and before spring blooms burst around us, that reading a good book is particularly satisfying....
Megan DiMaria
Oct 16, 20182 min read
13 Pieces of Advice from Famous Authors
Are you a weary writer in need of some advice? Writers and would-be writers are always looking for wisdom from those who’ve gone before...
Megan DiMaria
Sep 25, 20183 min read
Finding Refreshing Story Ideas When The Well’s Gone Dry
Writers tend to grind away, pursuing their passion, but occasionally the well of our creativity becomes parched. We may come to a point...
Megan DiMaria
Aug 7, 20183 min read
A chat with author Jen Turano
I'm delighted to host my friend, author Jen Turano. If you haven't read any of Jen's books, you're really missing out. Her latest release...
Megan DiMaria
Apr 11, 20172 min read
The Truth about Defining Moments
Have you experienced a moment when when reality crystalizes and you finally KNOW a deep, personal truth? I’ve been thinking about...
Megan DiMaria
Mar 28, 20172 min read
Why readers need to experience the novel (see it, smell it, feel it, taste it, hear it . . .)
I recently read a story that left me wholly unsatisfied. The author skimped on writing in the sensory details. I felt disoriented while...
Megan DiMaria
Jan 24, 20172 min read
Character traits in real life and books
Do you appreciate admirable character traits? Excuse me while I get a little introspective. I've been counting my blessings lately, and...
Megan DiMaria
Jan 17, 20171 min read
Keys for writers to develop a unique voice:
I have good news and bad news for you today. The good news is that no one, no other writer, speaker, or thinker can steal your voice. And...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 4, 20162 min read
What do peaches and buying books have in common?
I bought some peaches the other day. Not headline-making news, but consider this, I knew that I had peaches at home in my fridge. The...
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