Writing Goals for 2006

[pbray]

I'm not manic about goal-setting, but I think it's useful in your writing career to periodically reflect where you are, and where you would like to be. The new year is as good a time as any for this, so here's what I'd like to accomplish in 2006.

1) Finish The Sea Change (note: due this spring, so this is a no brainer)

2) Write Untitled the final book in the current series

3) Put together a proposal for the next series before Untitled is due

4) Focus on improving my craft and continuing to grow as a writer

And finally, assess personal finances and put together five year plan for leaving DayJob.

Comments

[shadowhelm.livejournal.com]

Good set of goals.

[pbray.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

And finally, assess personal finances and put together five year plan for leaving DayJob.

Ohohoh--someone else is doing it, too!

I tell myself I'll be gone in two-and-a-half years but much depends on how the proposed proposals are received. This could in turn lead to possible retooling of The Plan. Worst case (barring complete collapse of the financial markets, in which case who'll be buying books?) is 7 1/2 years and out, with the most likely jump point lying somewhere in-between.

[pbray.livejournal.com]

I have a rough plan in my head, with appropriate notations for "Here would be a good spot to win lottery and/or hit NYT list." But it's been a couple of years since I crunched the numbers so I need to look at everything and figure out the timelines for the various scenarios.

[(Anonymous)]

We're big on simplicity here as a way to achieve financial goals. It's amazing how little you can live on when you pare away the non-essentials that Americans believe essential. Crafted presents instead of bought, used clothing, used cars (or none), etc. etc. There's a wonderful book called the Tightwad Gazette with great money-saving ideas; I heartily recommend it. The less you spend, the less you need to make, the nearer thy goal to thee.