How to Set Your 2010 Writing Goals
Have you set your writing goals for the new year? Often the question is not “What are my goals?” but “How do I determine my goals?” Where do you even begin? Use these guidelines to set up your 2010 goals.
* Set a daily (yes, I said daily) writing goal by number of words, paragraphs or pages.
* Set a number of books, articles, stories or poems you would like to complete by the end of the year and work backwards to schedule your time. For example, if you would like to complete six stories, schedule completion of a story every two months.
* Set weekly goals
- A day to edit
- A day to start a new piece
- A day to work on a piece in progress
- A day to revise
- A day to submit work or queries to markets
- A day to research new markets
- A day to write something outside of your usual genre
You can substitute other goals as they suit you.
* If you blog, set a number of posts you will publish each week.
* If you freelance, set an earning ($) goal for the year or per month.
* If there are areas of writing where you need work, sign up for courses, seminars or workshops for each area. Schedule them throughout the year.
Review your goals periodically. You may want to revise them as circumstances change. Reward yourself throughout the year as you achieve your goals, even the small ones. This keeps you motivated. Above all, keep writing and have a great year!
-Gioya McRae
© Gioya McRae 2010