I already talked about my annual goals and some of what you can expect from me in 2015, but this is where I look specifically at what I want to accomplish this quarter.
- Write at least 20 out of 30 days. This is an oldie but goodie.
- Average 1350 words per writing day. In order to meet my ambitious project goals for the year, I need to up my wordcount.
- Develop at least 6 new recipes for Pots and Plots. I took a hiatus from food blogging a couple of years ago when life was just really overwhelming. And then last year I was coping with the denial and anger phases of finding out I have a dairy allergy. Now that I’m past that part, I’d like to begin moving forward with recipe development again.
- Finish and release my current WIP, a Wishful novella called She’s Got A Way. I’m about a third of the way into this one now and anticipate finishing the first draft in February.
- Finalize the plotting for the next WIP. I’ve done some solid work on this already, but I need to finish it up.
- Bonus goal: Write another Meet Cute Romance. I’ve got this one half plotted already and a cover already done (I like to play with covers to relax).
That should do me for this Round. I may actually get more than this done, but this is the core.
9 thoughts on “#ROW80 Round 1 Goals 2015”
I’m looking forward to your return to food blogging. I have dairy issues, too, but haven’t really adjusted, so I plan to stalk your recipes with abandon.
I admire your stepping up the word count every Round, and you keep nailing it, too, as well as the 20 days out of 30. I start off strong and veer into the gutterball zone nearly every time. I must experiment more to find what works. . .
One of my goals is to write more reviews. I read To Get Me To You during a particularly disgusting chest cold last month, and owe you a review. I look forward to the next Wishful novella and the Meet Cute, too. (ah, another review I owe you!)
You had one of those colds too? Man, I had one kick my patootie right before Christmas! And THANK you for reading! I find it handy to keep track of how many words I “spend” on plotting, as well as prose. Because it’s still very much a productive pursuit, so it counts!
Oh, yeah–one of those, with bells on, right in the smack middle of the month. *shudders* I hadn’t thought of keeping track of what I write while plotting–ooh, bonanza (well, in baby turtle steps terms).
And not to sound too fangirly, I have all your books (ding, ding, ding, as the reviews owed you mount up!) and I think just have Riven still to be read.
Oh you’re so sweet! Thank you!
Oh, I know all about holidays, theatre (for me) and busy times and much needed down time. Can’t wait to hear more about your plans! 🙂
Good luck! I’m attempting 500 words per day, with hopes of completing my WIP by June 30, 2015. Your goals are way more ambitious than mine, as usual! BUT — We can do this!
Kait, you’ve got some very specific, measurable goals there. That’s great! I like the ‘write 20 of 30 days’ – it gives you a little leeway if you pick up the sniffles or what-not, and your average word count shouldn’t be too much of a stretch. I’m sure you’ll accomplish what you’ve set yourself to achieve. 🙂 Best of luck, especially with your WIPs!
I learned a couple years ago that the whole “write everyday!” kind of goal was the kiss of death. I often write MORE than 20 out of 30 days, but the 20 gives me a benchmark I can easily meet.
Short and to the point. I need to work on that. Thanks for the inspiration, and thanks for hosting this wonderful challenge! Good luck 🙂