I've already done the obligatory "goals/resolutions/plans" post for 2013. But not a whole lot of those had much to do with my writing.
Here are some things I want to accomplish with my writing in 2013 (both academically and here on the blog):
1. Get one of my poems published. I have to submit my poetry at least once just this semester for my poetry class, so I'll probably send out to more than one and hope I get something other than rejection letters in the mail :)
2. Build my readership here on the blog and get all of you wonderful people more involved! I get very few comments on my posts, even though I seem to have a lot more readers than I've had in the past. So I want to work on that and get to know you all better!
3. I want to spend more time blogging about fitness, since that's why I started this in the first place. Of course it helps if you're actually doing "fitness-y" things. I'm working on it.
4. Get started on my thesis. I've officially decided that I'll be doing the editing project rather than a creative thesis. I'm really excited about it and although the editing project will contain a little less writing and a lot more editing, it's still going to be a lot of work.
5. I want to read more. Reading improves your writing, so I really want to be able to spend more time reading--other blogs, novels, poetry, etc. (especially things that aren't required for my classes). And in case you're wondering, I'm still on Book 4 (American Psycho) of the 100 Book Challenge, but I'm making progress (mostly thanks to the fact that I forgot some of my homework at work over the weekend--oops).
6. I want to make a difference. I read quite a few blogs that regularly raise money for a certain cause or family or group and I'd like to somehow be a part of that. I'm not sure when or how I'll make that happen, but it's definitely something I want to try sometime this year. Plus, it just really feels good to be a part of a community that will band together and do nice things for others.
That's all for now. I suppose the next step is finding ways to implement these things. Some will be easier than others, but I hope to accomplish all of them, or at least make progress toward each of them, this year.
Thanks for stopping by!
Amanda, very nice list with tall goals. I think #6 make a difference, is the most important. Good luck with the fitness articles and your reach out to the public.
ReplyDeleteThank you Elisabeth!
DeleteThanks for joining the hop, Amanda :) Awesome goals -- it's going to be a good year!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dana!
ReplyDeleteDropping by from the blog hop... Those are all wonderful goals! It sounds like you really have your work set out for you this year. Just remember, if you DO get rejection letters... each one is proof that you tried, and that's the first step to anything. Trying. I just had my first poem put in print at the end of last year, and I had lots of rejections prior to that. Poetry is so subjective too that you just have to keep sending your work out over and over again. Don't lose heart! I wish you luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by Lissa! And congrats on getting published, that's fantastic! Where was your poem published? I'd love to read it.
DeleteI'm strangely looking forward to that first rejection letter lol I might frame it! It is really hard to put yourself out there (which is probably why it's taken me so long in the first place).
Amanda, 6 wonderful goals that will make you an even stronger writer. I know you have the stamina and drive to accomplish all. As for that fitness thing, as a fitness buff, I look forward to reading what you have to say. Pangeline
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the encouragement! I really appreciate it!
DeleteHi Amanda. Stopping from the hop. Nice page. Love the word scheme up top.
ReplyDeleteGreat goals. Fitness is very important. As a teen and preteen I exercised for 3 hours a night.
Thanks for stopping by! Gosh, I can't imagine working out that much, but I do wish I had more time to spend exercising.
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