It's 2014, and January is a good time to decide on objectives/target goals/plans for writing. These are guidelines I use. Some of them may work for you, too!
Write 2014- A collection of guidelines |
Write Daily
-Prioritize writing time
-Track WC total (word count)
-Add to current WIPs: science fiction, and alternative history novel
-Record new ideas, filter and research
Blogging
-Blog posting/research = writing time.
-Consider participating in the A to Z Blog Challenge (April 2014)
-Maintain current posting schedules. (3 -6 times a month)
-Join WEP (Denise Covey's Write,Edit, Publish) for monthly (DONE Jan 2014)
Writing Projects
-Define goals (chapters, submissions, and revisions)
-Prioritize projects at intervals (novels, blogposts, short stories, reviews)
-Produce more writing
-Read and review books once a month, minimum
-Submissions, increase and track
-Writer's admin: queries, submissions, research publishing prospects
Maintain a Writing Calendar
-Add reminders to a Month-at-a-Glance calendar (link below)
-Record writing time, productivity
-Post calendar by desk/workstation / Use it
Take Copious Notes / Take Photos / Learn
-Observe and record interesting, unusual or everyday events
-Increase photo archives in 2014
-Read books in a variety of genres
-Stay informed about the industry (via blogs, other media)
Support other Writers
-Blog events (blogfests, launches, contests)
-Buy books, review books I recommend
-Follow writer blogs, comment.
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Print your own writing calendar:
Downloadable/Printable Free calendar from calendarlabs.com
http://www.calendarlabs.com/pdf-calendar.php (pdf copy printable calendar)
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Last Revised: January 23, 2014