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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
Sep 21, 20214 min read
Want write a book? Thirteen strategies for productivity
Do you dream of being a writer? I've got some advice for you: set boundaries and get the work done! Carving out time to accomplish your...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 14, 20213 min read
Pros, cons, and review of the 2021 ACFW conference AND great book suggestions
The winner of last week's giveaway, a copy of Jen Turano's book, To Write a Wrong, is Rachel Phillips. Congrats, Rachel! Like last year,...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 7, 20214 min read
Fun interview with author Jen Turano & a giveaway!
I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano, one of the funniest voices in Inspirational Romance. I've...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 31, 20212 min read
Lifehack: Books to read by the end of 2021
I bet I'm not alone when I say I love to get recommendations for good books. Occasionally, I visit some authors' websites that review the...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 10, 20212 min read
It's break time (and what I'm reading!)
Summer is coming to a close, and I need a break from blogging. I've got a lot of balls in the air, and I don't want them all crashing...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 3, 20212 min read
Lifehack: Why it's good to be kind to yourself
Pass it on—kindness! I'm sure you've seen that bumper sticker. It's a good one, but too often we forget to show kindness toward...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 27, 20212 min read
Opportunity alert: Scrivenings Press #NovelStarts contest
Do you have a great story idea that's been running through your mind? Have you started writing it? Maybe you've got a thousand words, or...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 20, 20212 min read
Perseverance matters!
If you've been following my blog for a while, you know that I don't give up. Today, I'm happy to encourage you to hang in there. Most...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 13, 20211 min read
Author Media Social: a new social network for writers!
Have you heard there's a new social network that caters to writers? It's Author Media Social. Social media can be a distraction. Even...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Opportunity alert: Scrivenings Press #GetPubbed contest
I'm always pleased to share great writing opportunities with you. Contests are a wonderful way to get valuable feedback and this one...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 29, 20212 min read
Lifehack: keep moving forward
Someone needs to hear this today. Life can be difficult. Hard things will happen. Today, I want to encourage you to keep on getting up,...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 22, 20211 min read
Opportunity Alert: Angel Book Awards
My goodness, there certainly are a lot of opportunities lately for writers. (Check out this post and this post for more.) Today's tip is...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 15, 20212 min read
Opportunity Alert: Online Writing Workshop
I love sharing great opportunities for writers to hone their skills or reach out in their next step toward publication by meeting with...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 8, 20211 min read
Opportunity alert: NEW writers contest!
I think it's good for writers to enter contests. This contest is specific to NEW writers. Often when you enter contests, you get...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 1, 20211 min read
Opportunity alert: agent pitch event!
But wait, there's more! More, you ask? Yes! Women Writing the West is hosting a Perfectly Painless Pitching Workshop. The event is a...
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Megan DiMaria
May 25, 20212 min read
Why you should stop pressuring yourself
It's a wonderful thing to have dreams and goals. Knowing what we want and how to get there are key in accomplishing our mission. If...
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Megan DiMaria
May 18, 20211 min read
Time to play!
I've got special visitors this week, so I'm giving myself permission to take a week off from posting on my blog. I hope you take some...
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Megan DiMaria
May 11, 20211 min read
What do you hear when you're reading?
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...
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Megan DiMaria
May 4, 20212 min read
Advice: Go ahead, make someone's day (and why you should)!
It costs nothing to show someone else kindness. We all know the world is harsh, so be kind! We never know what other people are dealing...
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Megan DiMaria
Apr 27, 20211 min read
Here's a new take: writing as part of a diet plan
Summer is fast approaching, and with COVID restrictions lifting, thoughts are turning to shedding our COVID fat. Have you considered...
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