2015 October Platform Challenge!
My friend and fellow author Vance Bastian mentioned this to me, and I read through the posts he put on his blog thus far. I'm intrigued by this challenge, actually, and it will get me into something different. I have some catching up to do, so here we go!
Day 1 Challenge (October 1) was Define Yourself as a Writer. I'm using the same format Vance used, so here goes:
Name (as used in byline): David BergerPosition(s): Author, TeacherSkill(s): Storytelling, writing, editing, and proofingSocial media platform(s)—active: Facebook, Twitter, InstagramSocial media platform(s)—lurker: Independent Author Network, DitterVerse, Internet Author DatabaseURLs: http://www.davidbergerbooks.com, www.facebook.com/david.berger, www.facebook.com/taskforcegaeaAccomplishments: Masters degree in Secondary Education, concentration in English, first three novels in a series of five published, contributed to short story anthologiesInterests: Writing, teaching, fitness, readingIn one sentence, who am I? David Berger is an English teacher and author, and someone who loves empowering others.
Day 2 Challenge (October 2) was Set Your Writing Goals
Short TermIn October, complete the October Platform Challenge.Finish plotting Of Mortal Bonds by the end of November 2015.Finish plotting The Archer's Paradox by the end of December 2015.
Long TermPublish The Archer's Paradox in 2016.Publish Of Mortal Bonds in 2016 (at least one of the books).Publish Book 5 of the Task Force: Gaea series.Publish The Quest of Wyndracer and Fyrehunter from The DragonHawk Cycle.Complete The DragonHawk Cycle within five years.Contribute to more short story anthologies.Improve my financial stability.Keep my fitness goals consistent yet growing.Day 3 Challenge (October 3) was Start a Writing Blog
DONE! You're on it!
Day 4 Challenge (October 4) was Claim Your Domain.
DONE! (www.davidbergerbooks.com)
I'm ready for more! Stay tuned for the rest of the challenge as October unfolds! Thanks, Vance!
Day 1 Challenge (October 1) was Define Yourself as a Writer. I'm using the same format Vance used, so here goes:
Name (as used in byline): David BergerPosition(s): Author, TeacherSkill(s): Storytelling, writing, editing, and proofingSocial media platform(s)—active: Facebook, Twitter, InstagramSocial media platform(s)—lurker: Independent Author Network, DitterVerse, Internet Author DatabaseURLs: http://www.davidbergerbooks.com, www.facebook.com/david.berger, www.facebook.com/taskforcegaeaAccomplishments: Masters degree in Secondary Education, concentration in English, first three novels in a series of five published, contributed to short story anthologiesInterests: Writing, teaching, fitness, readingIn one sentence, who am I? David Berger is an English teacher and author, and someone who loves empowering others.
Day 2 Challenge (October 2) was Set Your Writing Goals
Short TermIn October, complete the October Platform Challenge.Finish plotting Of Mortal Bonds by the end of November 2015.Finish plotting The Archer's Paradox by the end of December 2015.
Long TermPublish The Archer's Paradox in 2016.Publish Of Mortal Bonds in 2016 (at least one of the books).Publish Book 5 of the Task Force: Gaea series.Publish The Quest of Wyndracer and Fyrehunter from The DragonHawk Cycle.Complete The DragonHawk Cycle within five years.Contribute to more short story anthologies.Improve my financial stability.Keep my fitness goals consistent yet growing.Day 3 Challenge (October 3) was Start a Writing Blog
DONE! You're on it!
Day 4 Challenge (October 4) was Claim Your Domain.
DONE! (www.davidbergerbooks.com)
I'm ready for more! Stay tuned for the rest of the challenge as October unfolds! Thanks, Vance!
Published on October 04, 2015 20:10
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