New Year's Eve is an obvious time for making resolutions. We can pledge to be thinner, nicer, more productive - and mean it. But what is the secret to keeping those vows long after the smoke has cleared? Your band of fellow writers, of course.
A resolution is simply the public statement of your heart's desire in an attempt to add motivation to your will power. A MasterMind Writer's Group is a formal way to announce, hold accountable, secure resources and celebrate success.
January is a great time to hold a special meeting dedicated to rejoicing all the great things your members accomplished last year, setting realistic goals for next year and putting in writing plans for achieving those goals.
I will start.
I am celebrating the fact that I found some exciting, consistent publishing outlets in 2009 who allowed me to explore new subjects, new ways of telling stories and new audiences.
This year, I hope to enter the national consumer market with some expanded trend pieces.
I will start by sending out at least one query letter a week to publications I have not worked with before. I will attend at least two national conferences to meet national publishers. And with the help of my wonderful writer community, I will position myself as a resource for editors looking to educate and entertain their readers.
Resolutions are not right or wrong. They are great exercises. Check out this one from the very funny Nanny Goats in Panties. The key is to really mean it and call on your friends to hold you to your word.
Your turn. What goals did you reach in 2009? How will you expand on that in 2010?
Yours in Writing,
Promptmaster
JT Long
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