Three Writing Goals
If your a writer who's searched the web for info and not landed on HollyLisle.com, well, you haven't been searching that well. She's got a trove full of information on her website for aspiring authors--very practical and realistic advice that anyone (even seasoned writers) can glean a ton of information from. Her back story (how she became a full time writer) is by far the most interesting--and biggest lesson for writers. She doesn't sugar coat a thing, and gives it to you straight. If you want to write (and you just can't stop), it isn't an easy road. It takes HARD work, persistence, and time. And of course the tenacity to sit down and keep writing.
Anyway, Holly is fabulous. I have visited her site more times than I can count and still go back for a visit whenever I need the motivation to continue. It just reminds me that I can do this publishing thing. I mean, I'm gonna write no matter what, so let's make something of it. Which brings me to these writing goals. I'm on Holly's Update List. It is a newsletter of sorts. And in it she shares some inspirational stories, essays, writing exercises. It is an extension of Forward Motion, the first writing community she started on her site and of all the various resources she offers on her website. Her first call to action: Write three writing goals. Achievable goals. Two of which are short term and one that is more long term. So, publicly, I am going to write my goals for you to see:
Want to join in on the writing inspiration (and tasks) Holly has to offer? Go sign up here (newsletter sign up on the left side panel).
Anyway, Holly is fabulous. I have visited her site more times than I can count and still go back for a visit whenever I need the motivation to continue. It just reminds me that I can do this publishing thing. I mean, I'm gonna write no matter what, so let's make something of it. Which brings me to these writing goals. I'm on Holly's Update List. It is a newsletter of sorts. And in it she shares some inspirational stories, essays, writing exercises. It is an extension of Forward Motion, the first writing community she started on her site and of all the various resources she offers on her website. Her first call to action: Write three writing goals. Achievable goals. Two of which are short term and one that is more long term. So, publicly, I am going to write my goals for you to see:
- Finish outlining my current novel in the next 2 weeks. I am not normally an outliner. But I have a world to build. I have a plot line I need to make sure entwines correctly. And with two children in tow now, I don't have time to let the story just go where it wants to and cut out un-needed junk later. In other words, I need a plan. One I can read, think about throughout my day, and than write when I have the time.
- Get the first 3 chapters done by the end of the year. I need to have them done, and polished and ready for submission (to a new potential agent).
- Have the entire novel in full submission (as in to editors) by August 2008. I am hopeful I will actually snag a new agent by then and then be ready for the big time! And as much as that seems mountains away to all of you--to me, a mom of an 8 week old--that is right around the corner! Ha!
Want to join in on the writing inspiration (and tasks) Holly has to offer? Go sign up here (newsletter sign up on the left side panel).
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