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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
Apr 16, 20242 min read
Tips for Preparing for a Writers Conference
Conference season is upon us. Are you going to a writers conference this year? Conferences can be a great boost to your writing career....
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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
Sep 11, 20182 min read
How to prepare for a writers conference
Are you going to a writers conference this year? I hope so. Next week, I'm going to the ACFW conference in Nashville. Can't wait!...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 10, 20182 min read
Guideposts for a writer's journey, part 3
Two weeks ago, we started discussing the writer's journey. I likened it to climbing up the side of a Colorado mountain. In my case, I had...
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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
Jan 23, 20181 min read
Why reading fiction is good for you
I have always been addicted to reading fiction. Books have taken me to other worlds and have helped me to figure out my world. When you...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 8, 20172 min read
The Need for Grace and Second Chances, part one
Second chances. There comes a time when we all need one. After all, who’s perfect? Lately I’ve been thinking about second chances in...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 1, 20172 min read
What's the best way react when you're scrutinized and found lacking?
I once read an article about famous Hollywood types who feel compelled throw around their celebrity to get their way. "Do you know who I...
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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
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...
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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...
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