I love January. Not the cold or the wind or the snow - I’m not a martyr or a snow bunny - but the promise that it holds. I also love that January doesn’t have to be the only month where we talk about goals, goal setting, planning, or dreams. Every day is a chance to set new goals, reevaluate the old, and figure out a better way to go about getting to those dreams we probably don’t spend nearly enough time relishing.
January, for me, means a new planner and new pens and probably a new goal or two, but I’ve realized over the years that if my plan in achieving that goal is off or just not working for me, I can set a new goal, dream a new dream, or figure out a way to get where I want to go.
2022 was a good year, writing-wise with a few struggles thrown in that made me appreciate those high points, and I feel very positive about the possibilities that 2023 holds…so, here we go with my stab at Liz’s 5 Writing Goals challenge:
1) Submit and sell a new contemporary project - currently at three books, but with the possibility of at least 3 more.
2) Finish my women’s fiction project by June 1.
3) Finish my I’m-not-quite-sure-what-this-is project by March 1.
4) Publish the three Slippery Rock novellas on my hard drive.
5) Stay in the joy of writing - burnout is a real thing and a couple of years ago I was feeling it pretty badly. 2022 was my year to find that joy again…and I did! Now, I want to hold on to the joy.
There you have it, Wranglers … a year of writing wrapped up in five goals. What are you planning to achieve this year?
Loving your list, Kristi, and your POV on January. I think I'll try to borrow that. Wishing you the best of things on your projects. Go, Wranglers!
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DeleteI've never thought of January like that before because I'm usually so focused on the crummy weather. I think you have the right attitude, Kristi! Best of luck with your writing goals. I have no doubt you can accomplish them!
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