Well, so far in 2011 I’ve managed to write a little something every day which was the goal I set for myself.
And even though I might not have them on “paper” yet, I’ve managed to get lots of ideas down. To keep from having them disappear completely from the grey matter, I’ve e-mailed them to myself so I can refer to them periodically.
I’m not sure if I would refer to them as resolutions but I have an idea what I want to accomplish this year as far as my writing goes.
1. Learn as much as possible about the craft so I can perfect and sell my novel(s). To that end, I’m registered for a number of workshops and seminars this year beginning later this month.
2. Finish the current draft of my YA manuscript and send it out to publishers.
3. Write every day… whether it’s revisions, new material or even on my blog, get words onto “paper”. This one will be the most difficult since I work full time but it’s not an impossible goal.
Not resolutions as such but goals sounds better. More achieveable, not as daunting and if things don’t go according to plan, I won’t feel so much a failure for not sticking to them.
Well, here it is – the beginning of another year. Wonder what this one will have in store for me?
I managed to still be awake last night and see in the new year, which still has me boggled. I’m usually a-snooze on the couch long before that.
Not feeling very motivated so far. Got a roast into the crock pot for supper and have had my first coffee of the day. Soon will be starting the dismantling of the Christmas tree and removing all the other festive decorations.
And no video clip for the “Death of my Christmas Tree.” Only upbeat things.
My Scottish roots and writing by Melanie Robertson-King