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It's too true how easily they're cast aside. While cleaning, I found my resolution list from last year. None were accomplished. I'd made progress on my novel, but I hadn't even come near any of my writing goals.
Of course, last year was a suck year all around for me, so I've re-adopted my goals & resolved to actually do them this time. I even made a timeline for homestead goals as well. No shame if I don't make them, so long as we're steadily moving towards them. I hope we can help each other stay focused this year!

My first drafts are really enlarged outlines giving the scope of the story. I like having that first draft because it tells me what research I need to do and lets me see where the story wants to go.
That second draft is when the story becomes a novel for me. The characters develop. The timing and theme take shape.
Enjoy your second draft.
I broke up at Christmas with the first draft of a novel complete so my first goal in the new year is to complete the second draft. I've heard it said that's when you really write a book so I think I shall have quite a lot of work in front of me!
All good wishes for health and happiness for 2016,
Sally