It’s December again and besides the rush of holiday buying, it’s also time to begin planning for 2009. What do you plan to accomplish in 2009 that will further your writing?

What did you accomplish in 2008?

Start by jotting down some notes on what you did this year.

Write down where you are at in the following areas:

  • Inventory – How many stories or novels do you have on hand? What’s the status of each? Working on rough draft? Rough draft done? In revision stage? Polished version completed?
  • Submitting – How many stories or novels did you send out last year? What’s the status of each? Heard back from the publisher? Time to send a follow-up note?
  • Marketing – Do you have a marketing plan to connect with your readers? Do you have a website or blog? Do you have an email list of interested readers?

What do you want to accomplish in 2009?

Once you know where you are are, take those same notes and decide where you want to be in 2009. What do you need to do, acquire, or learn to get to that point?

Write out your 2009 plan and keep it handy

Write it down and keep it in your purse, post it at your desk, tape it to the bathroom mirror. Keep it in front of you, so you are always thinking about it. Constant attention to your goals will help you achieve them.

Review your plan regularly

I recommend reviewing your plan at least once a month, but once a week is better. Follow the same format and look at Inventory, Submitting, and Marketing. Where are you at right now? Where do you want to be? What do you need to do this week to get there?

Other Resources

What are your writing goals for 2009?

Goal Setting Strategies

8 Steps to Setting (and Achieving) Goals for Writers

What goals have you set for your writing in 2009?

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