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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
May 211 min read
How to Get Started as a Writer
Want to be a writer? Are you thinking about it? And thinking about it? START NOW. If you don't know how to start, get a how-to book out...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 26, 20231 min read
Some encouragement for folks who want to write a novel
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...
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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...
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Megan DiMaria
Nov 6, 20181 min read
Strategies to overcome writer's burnout, part 2
Last Tuesday I discussing writer's block and strategies to get your productivity back on track. Writer's block doesn’t have to paralyze...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 30, 20181 min read
Strategies to overcome writer's burnout, part 1
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 23, 20184 min read
Why boundaries are necessary for writers
Did you know that boundaries are good for writers? If you want to be a writer, there’s no getting away from the fact that you have to...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 2, 20181 min read
How an Author Handles Doubts
Is it ever difficult for you, as a writer, to feel confident about your writing? If so, you're normal. Fears pop up like dandelions after...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 21, 20181 min read
An open letter to a discouraged writer
I'm fortunate to be able to attend writers' events and to strike up friendships with lots of other authors. I've noticed though, that in...
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Megan DiMaria
May 29, 20182 min read
An invitation to see your writing as an act of worship
One of my prayers has always been that my life would be an act of worship to my God. When I was a stay-at-home mom, I viewed keeping my...
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Megan DiMaria
May 8, 20182 min read
How to move from dreaming of writing TO BEING a writer.
So you want to be a writer? Then write! Too many people want to write, talk about writing, and dream of writing. I was in writers' groups...
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Megan DiMaria
Apr 17, 20183 min read
Three Simple Steps to Move You from Dreamer to Writer
Have you ever just wanted to give up? Or perhaps you haven't even started yet. When we have a BIG dream the trouble is, well, that it's...
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Megan DiMaria
Apr 10, 20181 min read
What it's like to switch from editing to writing mode again
After revising my completed manuscript (which was a big job), I’m excited to switch gears and head back into writing mode. I’m one...
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Megan DiMaria
Mar 6, 20181 min read
Writers, get your stubborn on!
See that tree? I came upon it on a hike in the White Mountains of New Hampshire last fall. To me, that tree is the definition of...
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Megan DiMaria
Feb 27, 20181 min read
Are you afraid of failure?
Are you afraid of failure? To be honest, sometimes I have been. But, I've discovered how to ignore those dark, nagging voices that say...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 29, 20171 min read
A Word of Encouragement for Writers
Friends, this is as much for me as for you. While you're here, take a moment, go to the main page of my blog, and find some encouragement...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 4, 20171 min read
Happy 4th of July!
I hope you're enjoying your summer—spending restful moments outdoors in nature and making beautiful memories with family and friends....
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 20, 20172 min read
Two sentences that helped me reset my expectations and regain my composure.
I know that I can’t be the only one . . . Perhaps you've also found yourself scrambling to meet your goals, pushing yourself to do more,...
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Megan DiMaria
May 9, 20172 min read
Do dreams expire?
Is it ever too late to pursue a dream? Can you ponder a dream for too long, and miss the opportunity for accomplishment? Consider the...
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Megan DiMaria
Apr 4, 20172 min read
Writers, learn to put rejection in perspective
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Feb 28, 20172 min read
Strategies to Overcome Writer's Block
Consider yourself the luckiest writer in the universe if you’ve never experienced a moment of writer’s block. Consider yourself fortunate...
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