I stopped making New Year's resolutions some time ago. Mainly because I constantly disappoint myself by falling short of those lofty goals, and end up feeling like a failure. But the New Year is a time for reflecting on the past and setting a direction for the future.
I've replaced resolutions with promises. I'm good at keeping promises.
I promise myself the following:
* I will finish at least two of my works in progress before starting anything else new.
* I will read some of those technique books gathering dust on my shelf.
* I will spend more time in marketing and promotion of my work.
* I will create more balance in my life, and become more disciplined in my writing.
* I will find ways to be more generous with other writers.
And I promise I won't flog myself when I fall short of my own expectations. I'll just try harder next time.
What are your goals, resolutions or promises as a writer for the coming year?
What are your goals, resolutions or promises as a writer for the coming year?
Linda
3 comments:
what a beautiful bud to hint of the treasure, richness, and velvet touches 2009 is yet to bring.
i'll be taking a leaf from your list~
Your blog is looking very professional - I like it - and good suggestions. I'll adopt some of t hose myself - maybe all of them - I think the key is giving up flogging of ourselves, no matter what our promises - if we don't make big goals, there's no game to play in life. only predictability - go Linda!
Lynn romaine
www.ecosuspense.blogspot.com
I intend to take my time enjoying the scent of roses in my scenes. To relax and give the characters full reign and the means, I promise to stand at their side, spur them to action and offer unconditional love. Carol
Coming soon: A Structured Affair
Strong, smart, sensuous heroines; heroes to die for.
Carol McPhee: http://www.geocities.com/carolmcphee2003
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