I wasn’t going to post today because I’m so sick I was afraid nothing would make sense. I haven’t been this sick in awhile. The only reason I’m pretty sure it isn’t the flu is that I haven’t had a fever at all. Just all the other symptoms.
Anyway, I’m a guest author at Facebook party at the moment, so I figure if I have to be on the computer anyway, I might as well pop over here and state goals. If there are typos in this post it’s because I’m pretty much brain dead right now.
Here’s my plan for 2015.
1) Finish and publish the novella written under my other pen name for the anthology I’m doing with another author. Goal to finish: January 31
2) Finish the mystery I’ve started and publish under that same pen name. Goal to finish: Mid to Late March
3) Write and publish at least one title under my Lauralynn name. I have three ideas and don’t yet know which one I’m going with. Goal: Sometime this year.
As far as the goals for THIS round, the first two goals would probably qualify since I want to have the mystery finished by March. I’ve found myself to be more productive lately, but the last three days has shot that down. There’s no telling what my story would look like if I tried to write it while I’m sick!
Anyway, I plan to make this first round the most productive in a long time. I’ve been with ROW80 from the very beginning, and I used to be very productive. I want to be that way again!
Oh honey, feel better!
Thanks, Kait! ❤
Hi Lauralynn. I dropped out for a year or so and boy did my productivity go down too. Row80 is great for inspiration and a kick in the pants. I’m sorry you’ve been sick and hope you feel better soon. Like your goals. Simple and to the point. Have fun picking out your shiny new idea for your story.
Thanks, Robin! ROW80 has been great.
Good luck with your goals & hope you feel better!!
Thank you, Fallon!
Hope you feel better soon. It seems as soon as you’re sailing along in a book, something like getting sick happens. I often feel like I’m working uphill at some point in every book I write. 😀 It’s worth it in the end, but it does test your resolve, doesn’t it?
Thanks, Ruth. Yes, it does test your resolve. I was doing so well, and now I feel awful. I actually came to work today, but I really shouldn’t be here. We don’t have paid sick days here, so I couldn’t afford to be out again. I brought my can of Lysol to keep others from catching anything, and I’m just dragging along the best I can.
By comparison, your goals are way more ambitious than mine! I’m attempting 500 words per day, with hopes of completing my WIP by June 30, 2015. Good luck! We can do this!
500 words per day is a very reasonable goal. I’m trying to push my limits a little, especially since there’s a deadline involved in the first goal. We’ll see how it goes!
I hope you’re feeling better by the time you read this!
These seem like great goals, and I love your enthusiasm, If you feel like this sick, you can work miracles when well!
I’m feeling a little better, but still far from well. I’m hoping I’ll be back to normal by the weekend.
I really feel motivated right now. I hope that continues throughout the year!
I am brand new to the ROW80 challenge. Hi! I am thoroughly enjoying reading and getting to know the new faces in the challenge. I am truly looking forward to reading more and getting to know you through your writing and goals. I must say, your goals make my head spin. In a good way. I am very motivated to make the changes in my life as a writer that need to happen thanks to the ROW80 writers. Nice to meet you. 😉
Welcome to ROW80! I think you’ll find this to be a challenge you can live with. Everyone here is great and so supportive. We’re here for each other!
I absolutely LOVE it so far! I am so inspired by the goals I’ve read from writers such as you so far. Thanks for the encouragement!