It's the first Wednesday of a new year. It's time for the Insecure
Writers Support Group, whose mission is to share and encourage. Writers can express
doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have
been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for
insecure writers of all kinds! IWSG is the brainchild of Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh Thanks,
Alex, for starting this group and keeping it going. And thanks to this month's
awesome hosts: L.G. Keltner, Denise Covey, Sheri Larsen, J.Q. Rose, Chemist Ken, and Michelle Wallace!
Prior to Lent, many people choose to give
up things. A sacrifice, so to speak. At the beginning of the new year, we make plans to
do things and/or do them more. Like . . .
Read more. Since I started writing, reading has taken a back
seat. Last year’s Goodreads Challenge was an eye-opener. I thought I’d read
more books than that. Maybe I didn’t list all that I’d read. Anyway, I need to
read more outside the genres I write. My book club should ensure that.
Walk more. With a bad back, walking is difficult. You know that
commercial about being more active helps arthritis but arthritis makes it hard
to be active. I agree with that! Still, I have to walk more than just through
stores.
Write more. Or faster. I have so many ideas running around
in my mind that I’ll need another lifetime to write them all. Buckling down
each morning and getting those words on the screen will definitely aid the
progress of the next book.
Promote better. Hubs (who was in business) asked how I could
tell if my efforts at promotion were successful. Good question. I need to
figure out if I’m spending my time efficiently and my money wisely.
Enjoy time with my family more. I’m not saying I don’t
already enjoy them. I have to not think about what needs to be done while I’m
enjoying the grandkids, our kids, and Hubs. Maybe I need to “stop and smell the
roses” or “live in the moment.” Whatever cliché works.
I know all about making SMART goals, and mine aren’t SMART. I’ll
save them for my 2016 Business Plan.
Do you make resolutions each January? Or do you just go with
the flow? What works best for you?
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