At the end of our last meeting, instead of setting a writing assignment, I asked you to come up with your writing resolutions for 2019.
Maybe there’s one thing you’d like to accomplish next year, or perhaps you have a list of ten targets you’ll set yourself – that’s up to you. In case you haven’t got round to thinking about it yet, here are some examples:
Achievement targets:
- I will write (or finish) my novel and self-publish it by the end of 2019.
- I will try NaNoWriMo this year.
- I will self-publish a book of my best poems.
- I will send my book to ten agents and try to get it published.
- I will write a poem every week.
- I will start writing that idea I’ve been thinking about for ages.
New habits:
- I will write 100 words every day (or 1000 words every week, or whatever.)
- I will plan my structure before I start writing.
- I won’t let myself edit my book any more until I finish the first draft.
- I will set aside a regular time for writing and stick to it.
Improved skills:
- I will develop my characters better so they don’t all sound like the same person.
- I will try out some new styles or genres.
- I will improve my opening paragraphs.
- I will read four books on writing and try to incorporate what I learn in my writing.
Whatever you choose for your resolutions, it’s important to decide on changes which are achievable for you in your current situation.
Happy New Year!
See you all at the next Island Writers meeting on Tuesday 15th January 2019, 7pm-9pm at Ryde Library.