**Wishing everyone a Happy and Safe 4th of July**
What are you doing for Independence Day?
Join Alex J. Cavanaugh and a multitude of writer's in this monthly hop to help support one another!
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
July 3 question - What are your ultimate writing goals, and how have they changed over time (if at all)?
In the beginning, I was antsy. Because, I'd seen many indie authors publishing several books a year. And I couldn't write fast enough or good enough for that to happen.
What's changed: I'm a little less neurotic, and not as antsy. I've realized I'm not in a competition, a race to publish as many books as I can. Everyday, or when I find the time to put words to my ms, I want to produce a good story. A story that will entertain readers.
I try very hard to hone my craft by reading, and reading differing genres. I learn something new each day, and ultimately, I'd like to read my own writing and smile and say to myself ~ that's good!
At the present time: My goal is too settle down and try very hard to write 1k a day.
And, if at all possible, I'd like to publish at least one book a year. God Willing.
Sounds like you have some great and manageable goals. And it's good not to feel in competition with others or yourself. It adds so much pressure.
ReplyDeleteIt took years, but now I'm good.
DeleteI'm with you. I can't produce a ton of books at a fast rate. I can only write well at my own pace.
ReplyDeleteI like that--you try to learn something new every day. That's the only way to go through life.
ReplyDeleteEveryday!
DeleteAnd I'm sure you'll do it. I'm like you and just want to write a good story. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnna from elements of emaginette
A good story means so much.
DeleteI'm with you - I can't keep up with the writers who publish several books a year. I will be very happy if I can do one. Sounds like you have settled on great goals for you.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th to you and your family, Cathy! :)
Thank you Julie.
DeleteHappy 4th of July! Hope you have a good one! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Mark. You too!
DeleteAmen to that last statement. My goals are outrageous and I know the only way they'll happen is if God is willing.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th!
Happy 4th of July! Best of luck with your goals. :)
ReplyDeleteYou too, Loni.
DeleteSeems to me you have a better chance of publishing one good book per year than several. Wishing you happy writing in July--
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th! We all take different paths, and that's what is wonderful about being a writer.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great goal. A book a year is a lot.
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice, though.
DeleteA book a year sounds reasonable. Im not a fast writer, mostly because I dither too much about whether it’s good enough. I’m sure when I retire I’ll get better though. In theory, lol.
ReplyDeleteYou're too young to retire...
DeleteI like the idea of learning something new every day.
ReplyDeleteSince you've already published a few books and are into the swing of things, I'm sure you can manage 1K words a day.
In my recent 100words100days challenge, I found out that the more you write, the easier the words seem to flow.
Happy holiday to you!
I loved your goal idea, that's where I got it from. Thank you!
DeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteI'm hoping to enter another round of 100words100days. Just trying to find the appropriate time... (is there even an appropriate time? LOL)
I just jumped into from Jan 01st. So maybe I need to close my eyes and do the same...
Yay, glad you were able to calm down and set goals that are right for you. How some writers consistently pump out multiple books a year is a mystery to me. We've all got our own processes.
ReplyDeleteYes we do.
DeleteHappy Fourth to you, Cathrina. As far a being antsy... I hear that. It doesn't serve us well, so setting our own reasonable goals is the best way!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th!
DeleteLOL - I think I completely stopped running.
ReplyDeleteNot everything in this business is rush-rush-rush.
True.
DeleteWriting 1000 words a day sounds totally doable. Not for ME, because I'm slower than a tortoise with arthritis. But you've got this! Good luck reaching your goals.
ReplyDeleteLOL> Thanks for the giggle...
DeleteIt's definitely not a race. Finding a pace that works for you without worrying about others' progress is the best you can do. Good luck with 1k a day!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nick.
DeleteAwesome that you try to learn something new daily!
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