Everywhere I go I seem to be seeing the question, “What are your writing goals for 2009?” I feel stressed when I read the question, let alone try to answer it. But answer it I know I should do.
What are my writing goals for 2009?
First and foremost, I don’t want to put pressure on myself because that is a sure way of not writing a single word. However, I can’t leave it at that, so:
1. I would like to finish Mirror Image. “Finish” meaning a polished version ready for submission. I don’t know how many edits that will take.
2. I would like to fully plan book 3 in my children’s series. I know where it starts and ends, but there is no middle to the story – not one that I’m happy with, anyway.
3. I would also like to continue with the in depth planning of my adult trilogy. I envision the writing of this project maybe next year or the year after.
I’m not willing to say any more than that as I would like to surpass my goals rather than not reach them.
Putting the writing to one side, I am hoping that 2009 is a big year for me on a personal level. I’m hoping to secure a future for myself that will hopefully take underlying stress and worry away so that I’m free to enjoy life. This will lead to more productive writing, I’m sure.
Are you a writer? What are your 2009 writing goals?
Yeah, goals seem to not work that well for me lately either. Though I’m setting modest ones that I also hope to surpass. Best of luck with yours.
Thanks, Benjamin. I’m pleased to be able to say that I have been doing some research for the adult trilogy, so that’s a start of my writing year.