New Year New Goals
A Recap of My 2007 Goals ~
How Did They Stack Up to My Expectations?
Last year, I set 6 writing goals for myself. The goals were achievable. I set a bar for myself higher than my normal productivity, but no so high that they weret unrealistic or unobtainable. With those goals set, and now with 2007 behind me, how did I do? Did I keep my list of resolutions for 2007?
Let's see:
Goal # 1: Produce 2 New Short Stories a Month.
~ Yep, kept it. Even excelled above it most months.
Goal #2: Submit 2 or More Stories a Month to Markets.
~ Overall I did, when you consider the volume of submissions I sent in 2007. Most months well exceeded my goal ~ with the exception of October and November, when no subs were sent. In reviewing those two months, I found no viable excuse.
Goal #3: Start & Complete First Draft of my Fantasy Novel
~ Well, I did start my Epic. I'm knee deep in Chapter Seven. As far as having a completed draft. No, but the entire 1st book is outlined and the plot kinks worked out. The outline for the 2nd book is partially completed also. So, I'm happy with how Goal #3 went, even without the draft being done.
Goal #4: Complete 1st & 2nd Book of Children's Series
~ Sad to say, I didn't even touch this one. Honestly, I'd rather work on the epic.
Goal #5: Enter Story Ideas/Notes into a Database for Quick Reference
~ Done, and continuing.
Goal #6: Publicize Latest publication News in Emails Throughout the Year
~ Done, and continuing.
So, as you can see, 2007 wasn't a bad year for me goal-wise.
Having goals as a writer is very important. They give you something to think about and to strive for. What is really cool, is discovering just how far you've come in a year!
Now for 2008. What Goals Have I Set for This Year?
Well, I decided to keep Goals #1, #2, #5 & #6 from last year. And I've revamped Goal #3 to Complete First Draft of Fantasy Epic.
Sounds go too me! I'll let you know how things go as the year progresses.
What Are Your Writing Goals For 2008???
If you haven't made any yet, DO IT NOW!!! You Can't Get Published If You Don't Write & Don't Submit!
