This year, instead of making a huge amount of goals, I chose a word for the year.
Committed So be it writing, or editing, or running, or farming, wherever I am I need to be committed. This year is shaping up to be just as insane as last year when it comes to commitments. I've already booked in one overseas trip, two writing related interstate trips, three big runs (two of which require travel), local writing group meetings and a host of other non-negotiable commitments. People often say "I don't know how you do it all." Some days, I wonder too. I think the secret comes down to planning. Running - I'm not the natural runner - long, lean and lithe. I'm a bit more like a baby elephant chubbing along. Some days, I don't want to. But 6 days a week, there's a non-negotiable 4am start - either for a gym visit or for running training. It's all done by 6am and I never have that "Gee I can't fit this in" feeling at 10pm at night. More than likely at 10pm, I'm making lunches and laying out my gym gear so that 4am doesn't feel quite as yuk. So, this year for my writing I'm committed to at least one new 50k manuscript, finishing off my two pre-publication commitments, working towards self-publishing on a group project, and trying something new involving a rapid submission window. Wish me luck. |
Fiona Greene AuthorWhen you set out on a journey and night falls, that's when you will discover the stars." Archives
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