You know how I decided to set baby goals this year rather than New Year's resolutions? Well, imagine how excited I was to read Kristen's post today about planning for success in 2012 in which she suggests, you guessed it, baby steps! :)
Baby goals commencing - ROW80 2012 starts today.
Here are the goals I tentatively set for the first round (listed in previous post):
1) Finish my 2011 NaNo novel. (I'm this close to the ending!)
2) Write a new poem.
3) Finish one of my short stories and get it ready to send out. (This is a biggie for me as I've not sent one piece of writing out for publishing, yet.)
4) Complete online writing course that begins on January 10th.
Now on to the the nitty-gritty weekly goal setting.
Round One - Week 1
My goal for this first week is to write a minimum of 200 words a day or a total of 1,400 words for the week.
I know that probably doesn't sound like much, but it's what I feel comfortable with right now. I will be working on finishing up my 2011 NaNo novel. I need to write the last few chapters, where my heroine kicks the evil doer's butt. ;) I don't believe it will take more than three chapters to accomplish this, maybe four.
To increase my geekiness level and help keep my motivation going, I've decided to name Jedi Master Yoda my mascot for Round One. :)
7 comments:
Master Yoda is going to ride your butt... I need a mascot for mine. I saw several people doing this, I'm just going to have to jump on that wagon ;).
Good luck with your goals!
I am all about the baby steps...I think they are the best way to accomplish otherwise daunting goals. :-) Best of luck to you Viansa!
Viansa, what a beautiful name! I'm fan of Kristen's too. So smart and funny that one. Love your baby goals. And your mascot rocks. Good luck.
Way to go on measurable, achievable goals! Good luck this round. :)
What's this mascot idea? Where have I been?
Mel and J.R., I didn't know people were naming mascots. You guys should definitely pick one. Course, won't be as cool as mine. ;) Good luck with your goals, too!
Jess and miss Fantasy Novelista, good luck with your goals! Rock it!
You've got a good plan there and I'm all for baby steps myself. I'm going to check out Kristen's blog. Thanks for the heads up. =O)
I just posted my goals today.
You'll definitely benefit from Kristen's blog, Michelle. Thanks and good luck with your goals this week!
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