It’s difficult to believe that we are already over half-way through 2019, which is the time when one can sometimes stop and take stock of how one’s plans for the year are progressing.
For the past few weeks, thanks in part to the winter school holidays, I have been assessing my writing goals for the year. Some goals I have achieved, others I have yet to reach, while others have changed completely. Some of the goals I had made towards the end of 2018 have changed because I have changed. I have been reflecting on who I am as a writer and as a person; what my passions are and what’s important in life.
Previously I had talked about focusing on what we can control, as well as recognising the fact that I am a highly sensitive writer. I guess you could say that lately I have been doing a lot of self-reflection. 😉
Self-publishing is still my No.1 priority for the year, however, I need to remind myself that despite the enthusiasm for experimenting with different genres, I need to remain focused upon just the one for now. This early in the process, I shouldn’t get too ahead of myself and take things one day at a time.
There may be times when our smaller paths may change, but the destination remains the same. Sometimes we need to take a step back before moving forward.
How are your plans for 2019 progressing? Have you needed to take a step back and reassess your writing goals?
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It sounds like you have an intelligent approach to your goals. My writing goals are going okay. I’m a newbie writer, so I didn’t realize how long things would take (like editing my first then second draft). I’m getting a better understanding of the timeline now. I think.:-)
Thanks Priscilla. Editing can be quite a slow process and certainly takes some getting used to. I’ve read that some writers enjoy the editing phase, but for me right now, it’s more of a love-hate relationship. 😉 Best of luck with it!