After a productive March - I'm looking forward to an active April. There will be no slacking here. If you see any slacking during my check-ins, I'd appreciate a swift kick in the keister. Really. I welcome it. I have goals to accomplish and very little down time.
Over the next 80 days I plan to:
1) Polish my steampunk novel so it is ready to send to an agent.
2) Complete rough draft of steampunk WIP#2.
3) Blog at least 3 times a week.
4) Exercise 3 - 4 times a week.
5) Submit a steampunk short story.
6) Read at least 30 minutes daily (I've found that if I don't schedule in reading time, I won't make the time).
Beginning April 2nd, I'll be starting classes at the community college. I'm going for a Medical Office Specialist certificate. It will be a challenge for me to juggle my writing career, classes, homework, and house/personal stuff. But I'm not one to shy away from a challenge, so though a bit nervous to return to school, I'm also excited.
The BIG goal is to get my novel agent ready. The schooling is so I get hired on to a well-paying job with benefits, until I make enough money as a writer.
What is ROW80? Click Here to find out more. If you're looking for support and encouragement to hit your daily/weekly/monthly goals - then come hang out with us. All you need is a blog. Well, and a few goals since it is the nature of the twice weekly check-ins on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Personally, I've found great success with being held accountable. I also enjoy cheering others on. Support is important to success. There's no reason for an author to feel alone. So come join us, or follow along on Twitter #ROW80.
Let's make this round extra strong! We can do it together :)
Marie Andrews
They say 3rd time's the charm ;) I'm sure you'll knock this round right out of the.. dirigible. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ryan :) I'm dedicated to make this the best round yet!
DeleteGreat goals and totally awesome that you are going back to school! You are one of the the most motivated and positive people I've met through ROW and I can't wait to cheer you on. Like the tweaking to the side column as well - looks sharp.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and round, Marie :D
Thanks Gene! And I appreciate you noticing the side changes :) I'll be cheering you on as well! This is going to be a fantastic round, I can feel it :)
DeleteFantastic goals, Marie! Good luck with starting school and for everything you're hoping to accomplish this round!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lauren! It was chaotic today - had trouble finding my classes, but I'll be finding them easier tomorrow, lol.
DeleteLooking forward to giving you encouragement and rah rah rah's :)
Great goals, Marie! You've got the experience now to know what works for you, so I know you'll do a great job. Good luck on the course!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that Stacy :) We've both got some serious goals to bust - and I'm confident we'll do it! Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteGreat goals my dear and how exciting you are starting a new course, I hope your first day went well!
ReplyDeleteI too am looking forward to an Active April!! We can do this!!!
Going well so far - and even though the classes are a bit overwhelming right now, I think it will smooth out soon. This is becoming even more active than I'd orginially anticipated, lol.
DeleteAlways thrilled when you stop by Em!! :)
This is going to be my third round too!
ReplyDeleteYour goals look great! Good luck with them ;)
Third times a charm, yes?! I think we're going to rock the ROW this time around :)
DeleteI'll be here to cheer you on!
ReplyDeleteYay!! Thank you Angelina :) WOO HOO! You're support got me out of a truly bad funk...I will always appreciate that. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteUm, that should say YOUR support - need more tea ;)
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