Okay, this is more for me than anything else, but it brings me a measure more motivation by making it public.
So, here are the goals I made for 2009 and their present status...
Write new outlined book by May or June:
Hard to say if / when I'll achieve this, but I'm working on it. If I can write 3,000 words a week or so, I beleive I'll make it.
Edit / Revise / Beta-read by September:
Working towards.
Start querying in September (if ready):
Working towards.
NaNoWriMo 2009 through November:
Still planning on it.
Continue querying and working on NaNo manuscript if I'm happy with it.
Up in the air until then...
Buy and read at least two or three books a month:
This one has started off bad. I've re-read three books and started one new one but I won't have two *new* books read by tomorrow. I plan on catching up in February.
Continue to learn about writing / publishing:
Check. Ongoing.
Continue blogging regularly:
I think I've been pretty good about this.
Start doing book reviews on blog:
I haven't done one yet but I still plan on it.
Post a teaser or something for critique every few months at least:
I posted a small "teaser," which I've since changed a bit. My first. Woo! Thank you for all the input that was given.
Focus on overcoming weaknesses and issues found in 2008:
The main one is finishing what I start. I'm trying!
Review this list every month:
Done for January!
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It's only the first month, but I think I'm relatively on target so far.
CURRENT GIVEAWAYS
Here are my current Giveaway Contests
Pam Gruber Query Critique through March 6th
Allison Hellegers Query Critique and We Are the Fire through March 6th
Upcoming Agent Spotlight Interviews and Guest Posts w/ Debut Authors & Query Critique Giveaways
Caryn Wiseman and Merriam Sarcia Saunders Guest Post and Query Critique Giveaway on 3/15/2021
Jennifer Herrington Agent Spotlight Interview and Query Critique Giveaway on 3/17/2021
Emily Fortney Agent Spotlight Interview and Query Critique Giveaway on 4/14/2021
Agent Spotlight Updates
All agent spotlights and interviews have been updated as of 7/15/2020, and many have been reviewed by the agents. Look for them to be fully updated again in 2023.

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I need to do a book review for Tuesday. Which will give me a goal for Monday.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your goals!
That's a sign of a great year to come!
The main one is finishing what I start. I'm trying!
ReplyDeleteThis really is a bad habit of yours! HA! But now you’ve got me hooked on your new book so I’m going to be cracking the whip!
*cracks whip*
Uh, now I have to go work on my own. :)