Let the Countdown Begin!

To what you may ask. Well, the New Year for one. I know, I know, some of you still have Christmas to go and I'm rushing you along, but the truth is the New Year is around the corner which means either one, you're wrapping up a great year and hoping for an even better one (or one just as good). Or two, you're getting through a bad or mediocre year and rearing to go for a fresh start.

That said, what are you plans for this New Year? I'm not talking your party plans, I mean your goals or better said, resolution. And no, it's not too early to get the juices flowing and the mind thinking about this. Otherwise, you are less likely to stick with your goals (as you may have found out in previous years). Seeing as I'm a writer, I've decided to toss out some ideas to you fellow writers in case you have not yet set some goals.

Finish your current work in progress.
Start and finish a new work in progress (at least the first draft).
Research potential agents and send out X number of queries
Read, research and learn new ways to improve your craft.
Join your local RWA chapter or a writer's group.
Start a blog or join an established one.

These are just a few of many ideas, but the overall point of this next year is to grow as a writer and push yourself into new territory. Doesn't mean you need to be published or famous or whatever it is many assume is success. It just means you need to take that next step to your specific goal. So take some time, think about it and enjoy the rest of this year (even if it hasn't been all that good) with your family and friends. The new one will come soon and along with it more opportunities. Take advantage and plan now. Oh yeah, and Happy Holidays!

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