2020 Goals

After my last post on achieving my writing goals, I suppose I need to share what this year’s goals are. Hint: they’re going to look a lot like last year’s goals.

1) Increase sales over 2019. This is again a risky goal since it depends on the decisions of others. However, after writing professionally for 20 years (my first sale was in 2000) it’s important to not fall into a rut. My other goals will be in support of this one.

2) Continue with the Minstrels of Skaythe series by writing novellas 4 and 5, and self-publishing novellas 3 and 4. Minstrels of Skaythe is really challenging me, and I want to keep that energy going. In addition, writing more books is said to be a great sales tactic on its own.

3) Host a blog event called The Fairy Queen’s Court in June of 2020. Previously, I’ve been issuing a monthly newsletter as a sales tactic. It’s been frustrating to receive so little response. I’m giving myself permission to quit that one and try something else. I’m excited about The Fairy Queen’s Court. You can look forward to more about that in future months!

4) Make 6 public appearances in support of my career. Between SF conventions and writing groups, I have hopes to meet this goal. Appearances will raise awareness of my being present in the community, both locally and on the Internet, and I definitely need that.

On a related note, I’m always happy to help other authors who need to publicize their new books. Don’t hesitate to ask if you can do a guest spot here.

As for this blog, I will certainly go on posting twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. I don’t seem to have trouble thinking up topics, but it never hurts to take suggestions. So if you have any questions or want to learn more about my novellas, my working methods, or even what’s growing in my vegetable garden, I’d love to hear from you. Let me know what you think I should blog about!

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