Statistics say about 100 million Americans make New Year’s Resolutions each year. Only about 20 percent keep them. In fact, most falter within the first three weeks. Statistics also reveal that if you write down and share your goals you’re more likely to achieve them.
Each year I set goals (for some reason I don’t like the word resolution) for my personal and professional life. I thought I’d share some as they relate to my writing.
1. I will keep a targeted writing schedule. Includes: sending two queries a week, writing two more workbooks with CDs (one for teen writers and the other for memoir writers), writing articles as assigned, marketing the book, teaching writing courses, etc.
2. For fun I’m going to write a murder mystery! I’m excited as I’ve never written any serious fiction before. I already have a basic plot, a protagonist, a victim and a likely suspect. I’m working on character development and setting scenes. I love it so far.
3. I’m taking Fridays off this year (to write my fiction book!). I won’t do any client or business work on Fridays. I learned last year how important it is for me to relax. I will work occasionally on Saturdays, usually for speaking engagements and client meetings but you won’t find me “in the office” at all on Fridays.
4. I want to build my social network on Facebook and Twitter. This is the future of marketing whether we like it or not. If you’re planning a writing career (or any business career for that matter) and aren’t on these networking sites, join today. It’s free and it only takes a few minutes a day to maintain once you set up your page. Join me on Facebook , Follow me on Twitter
5. I worked with some wonderful interns last year and want to continue this program in 2010. If you or someone you know is interested: Dion Communications, LLC is accepting resumes for its editorial internship program. Interns work on a part-time, unpaid basis for three to five months and receive practical experience in writing, editing, research and the general workings of a freelance business. Interns will work closely with the owner on books, magazine articles, blogs, etc. and can develop their own work for publication. Those interested in the program are invited to submit a resume and a 500 word nonfiction writing sample to angela@dioncommunications.com
6. The main goal I have as owner of Dion Communications, LLC is to do everything in my power to help you write and publish your nonfiction books and magazine articles. Let me know what I can do to coach and motivate you along the way.
Well, that’s about it. What about you? What goals have you set for your writing life this year? I’m hoping I can work with you to make your writing wishes come true.
Happy writing,
