Get your goals on… 5 comments
Last January the ‘Buds wrote down their goals for 2008. We did a quick update in June to see where we were at–um we won’t go into the details now. Then at the Christmas party we had a prize for the one who had achieved the most. Sadly it was a tie for one thing accomplished–though several members did get other things accomplished in ’08, it just didn’t happen to be on their list (like moi!). And, hey, for the two ‘Buds, it was one more thing than maybe they felt so inspired by in 2007.
At our January meeting on the 10th, we will set the 2009 goals. I’d love to really battle it out this year for the Christmas party prize–make the other ladies push their self as far as writerly possible. 
A few of us have taken a step to become more proactive in 2009. Sometimes all it takes is a swift kick in the pants to get yourself in the mood. A cheering section is an under-utilized tool, imo. I am dusting off my pom-poms and making sure my keyboard is in tip-top tapping shape! (and keeping a pen and pad handy won’t hurt for those down times when I can’t get to the computer but my brain is in over-drive)
What are your goals for 2009? If you could make yourself accomplish ONE THING, what would it be? Granted some things are heavily dependant on the industry, market and economy, but for some finishing that elusive fantasy novel or creating a kick-ass proposal keep us staring at the screen. We forget we CAN do it.
For me, I have some pretty simple goals for 2009–well simple on the surface. A lot is self-pacing and the ability to give myself permission to create–I can imagine a couple of folks shaking their heads–don’t underestimate the fragile ego of a writer (sometimes even chocolate and the hunky guy pics hanging around the desk are not enough) which goes back to the cheering section–see. My goals are uniquely mine motivation and need wise (which goes into more detail here), but please feel free to borrow and/or alter them to suit your own needs:
~ Finish two books
~ Submit two finished books
~ Start and finish a new book from start to finish
~ Submit brand spanking new book
~ Look for an agent
~ Write every week