It is hard to believe that today is December 31st, 2009 and we are about to enter a new decade. As I sit here I realize I did not make all my goals from 2009, one of which is setting up my author site. So with hours left of 2009 I created this site so I can start off the new year with a website/blog. A place to come to share about my writing and life in general.
My 2010 goals are the following:
- Complete 1st book
- Become Pro with RWA
- Go to RWA National Conference
- Pitch my book to an editor or agent
- Lose 25 pounds
- Start 2nd book
- Blog twice a week
So this year I need to take my goals a step further and make measurable milestones in order to achieve them with rewards. Some of my goals feed each other but that is okay. This year is going to be different though because in 2006 to 2008 I let my job consume my life, then last year I trained for the Avon Walk, which was a great experience but 39 1/2 miles in two days needs lots of training and time away from the chair. The later part of 2009 my husband and I spent every free moment putting our house back together after we had some major damage done from our fire sprinkler pipe leaking. So no more distractions allowed, the house is put back together and I have a great new desk to write on.
Complete 1st Book-By May 15th-(Reward-new sandals for conference)
- Write daily- minumum 500 words a day-15,000 a month-
- Edit First Book
- Write Synposis for First Book
- Write Query Letter for first book
- Enter book in a contest
- Send off to a Harlequin or an agent
Become Pro with RWA- June 2010 (Reward new outfit for conference)
- Send off documenation for completed Book
- Attend conference as a Pro
Attend RWA National Conference- July 2010 (Reward attending conference)
Okay this is an easy one, book hotel and flight and request time off from work. Already have the free Southwest ticket to fly to the conference, one good thing about previously mentioned damage, we used our Southwest credit card so we could get points for free tickets.
Pitch my book to an editor or agent- July 2010
- Book Editor/Agent appointment at conference
- Research for best fits for book and self
- Locate other events to meet with editors or agents
- Submitt/mail to possible editor/agents
Lose 25 pounds by December 31, 2010 (4 pounds per month) by walking daily, elminating fastfood on weekdays and using my Wii fit three times a week.
Start 2nd book by June 1st, 2010 and complete by December 31st (have synposis done so you can pitch also at conference)
Blog twice a week
I will update this blog on the status of my goals, look out 2010 here I come.
Tiffany Lyn
