Megan DiMaria

Writers, how do you get to know your characters? Readers can tell how well an author knows their characters, so you better polish your...

Sometimes it good to remember stuff we've already been taught. Elementary, yes—but it's good to ponder the basics of novel writing. One:...

Writers can get overwhelmed trying to find a new way to communicate the ordinary and everyday moments that make up life. Writers can get...

Writers, how do you get to know your characters? Readers can tell how well an author knows their characters, so you better polish your...

Dear writer, are you feeling burned out? Is your word count and productivity down? Do you want to beat your head against a wall to battle...

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...

Last week we started discussing the writer's journey. I likened it to climbing up the side of a Colorado mountain. In my case, I had...

We enjoyed a warm winter day yesterday (65 degrees in beautiful Colorado!), and I dried my hair in the sun. Not exactly front-page news,...

I know of authors who listen to certain soundtracks while they're writing to inspire them to write with emotion or to add authenticity to...

Writers, do you keep a pretty-word file? Sometimes a description hits the spot exactly. When that happens in a novel I’m reading, I often...

*This is part four in a series. View parts one, two, and three. If you've been following this series, are you understanding author voice...

*This is part three in a series. View parts one and two. I hope you’re enjoying the different samples of author voice we're including...

*This is part two in a series. View part one. Last week we started discussing author voice, which is the way in which an author tells a...

A lot of time is spent in writing circles discussing author voice. What is it? How do you perfect it? Author voice is the way in which an...

This is the second of a two-part topic. See part one here. If you ask a seasoned writer, they’ll tell you that ideas are in the air....

How does a writer decide on an idea? I believe writers are peculiar people. We tuck bits of memories in our brains and hearts only to...

Rejection is an ugly word, especially to a writer. But we need to keep it in perspective. To help you put rejection into perspective, I’d...

I recently read a story that left me wholly unsatisfied. The author skimped on writing in the sensory details. I felt disoriented while...

Happy is the person who dreams dreams and is willing to take the steps to make them come true. Don't be afraid to start climbing, and...

If you're a writer, do you spend time reading tips from pros and other writers in the trenches? You should. I have a few favorite writing...