When I set seven goals back in January 2012, I had no idea just how far I would come and how much would change as I worked through each month. Overall, I consider myself quite successful even though I didn’t achieve every goal with perfection. I learned a few things and realized that sometimes a new direction is needed rather than plodding along on the same path for the sake of reaching a benchmark. For a goal oriented person such as myself, this is a huge leap and I’m glad to have learned how to be a little more flexible with my determination.
December turned out to a month full of distractions beyond my control. My muse opted to stay silent as I dealt with family situations, health issues, and the holiday season. Normally, I would be incredibly frustrated with a quiet muse, but given the circumstances of the last few weeks I decided to take a small break from writing to get my reality back in order. Starting tomorrow, however, that break is officially over as I consider my goals for 2013 and jump back into editing Novel #2.
To recap my 2012 goals, I couldn’t stop myself from creating a little chart much like I did for NaNoWriMo. One side of the chart backtracks to where I was when each goal began and the other side shows where I stand as 2012 comes to a close.
Goal #1: Submit 5 pieces of writing.
To read my submissions visit the following links:
Goal #2: Finish minor changes in Novel #1
Goal #3: Work on Novel #2
I am so excited to jump back into Novel #2! Within the next week, I’m hoping to send the first five chapters to a beta reader.
Goal #4: Send out 5 query letters.
World Literary Cafe is a fantastic resource for aspiring writers and people who love to read. I highly recommend it as it is a great to place to hang out with people who love the written word.
Goal #5: Keep up with my blog.
Thank you so much to my readers! Your visits and comments are an amazing source of motivation and inspiration for me as a writer. Whether it be musings by way of fiction, crafts, or poetry, it’s a good feeling to know people care about what I’m writing!
Top 5 posts of 2012
1. Wreck This Journal: Letting Go
2. Wreck This Journal: Time Flies
3. Wreck This Journal: Be Unpredictable
4. Wreck This Journal: Stay Positive
5. Beautiful Book Inscriptions
Goal #6: Network more with other writers.
Here’s where post various musings on writing and the creative process:
Goal #7: Inspire others to keep writing.
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Now, it’s time to start considering goals for 2013! Hmmm . . . I have a lot to ponder.
Happy New Year!
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c.b.w. 2012
And these are just your writing goals! Think of how much else you have accomplished… mind boggling, really.
I didn’t keep track of anything else (except maybe the monumental victory of learning how to knit!), but I’m still pretty amazed at how everything played out this year!
CB,
I can attest to your completion of that last goal.
Keep writing, keep inspiring.
Hope 2013 is wondrous for you.
Tom
Thank you! Hopefully 2013 will be wonderful one for everyone!
Happy New Year!
You had a year full of growth for sure! I bet 2013 will be even greater!
I hope your 2013 is full of music and creativity!
Wow, go you CB!
Happy New Year honey! Roll on 2013!
Xx
Thanks!
Happy New Year!
See you in 2013. As always, you will be inspiring!
I hope so! Happy New Year!
Very impressive. Just that you set goals and keep them before you and can report on where each one stands is amazing. I wish you happy writing and sunshine for 2013.
Holding myself accountable with monthly blog updates turned out to be a great way to stay on track.
Fantastic progress this year!!! Yahoo-o-ooo, way-to-go, kudos. Thanks for all the comments you have made on my blog this year. You have helped carry me along and I appreciate that.
I appreciate all of your support as well! Thank you for always stopping by and leaving wonderful bits of encouragement!
Happy New Year!
Wow! Good job! I’ve been pondering my 2013 goals the last few days. This definitely inspires me to finally write them down and hopefully stick to them. I think most will be creative goals. I have a good feeling about this new year. As always…you inspire
Creative goals are the most fun! I’m hoping to see some beautiful photography from you in the coming year.
No goals for me – they always go pear-shaped, so I just don’t bother.
Good ’13 to you.
M
Happy New Year!
I think goals only work for me because I’m someone who needs a list of things to cross off and a deadline. Otherwise, I wander off and nothing gets done!
Great job! Good luck in 2013
Thanks!
Happy New Year!
“…sometimes a new direction is needed rather than plodding along on the same path for the sake of reaching a benchmark. ”
Well said.
Good luck in 2013!
Happy New Year! Here’s to new directions and learning curves!
Wow, C.B. …you did well! Think of all the other stuff around you!
I’ve tried to think up some goals, but I can’t come up with any..
I still don’t have any goals … it’s really nice
Sometimes there just isn’t a need for goals. From the looks of your blog, you are in a great place of contentment.
You are inspiring! I’m always eager to find out what you’re up to.
As are you! I’m already looking forward to what will be on your blog in the coming year.
I’m so glad you included Goal #7! Thanks for giving yourself to us.