I'm trying to come up with a good 2010 writing resolution.
Usually I'm too optimistic — make a big sale, finish four manuscripts, spend an hour a day marketing. I never come close to accomplishing my goals, mostly because they are out of my control or impossible to carry out.
This year I'm taking a new approach. I'm going to make my resolution something I have complete control over — my attitude. In 2010 my new motto will be:
YOU'RE NOT A WIMP! BE BRAVE!
I get so frustrated with myself when I'm hesitate to call back producers, approach new markets, or take risks with my writing. 2010 is going to be different. No room for nervousness or excuses. I've got one life to live, a limited number of manuscripts and I can write and I'm going to make the most of both.
Of course, now I'm already nervous I can't pull this off — completely defeating the purpose. I figure I've got 10 day to get in mental shape!
What's you're resolution this year?!
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I think that my writing(and regular) New Year's resolution is going to be along the lines of "Take chances and live a little". I've gotten a bit too comfortable in my 'comfort' zone and need to push my own boundaries in writing especially.
I haven't spent much time writing because I just can't seem to get out of my rut. Then I lambaste myself for not writing and it just perpetuates the cycle. Not a good thing.
"Taking Chances" is a great resolution. Maybe you can find a writing buddy for 2010 an hang out once a week somewhere and write. Making writing more fun and less of a chore this year. :-)
My resolution is to be persistent. So what if you don't like my writing. Tell me why? In the past I've accepted the no thank you's without finding out more.
@Di- yeah I'm hoping that I can find a (local) writing buddy to hang out with. I have several online but its just not the same thing.
Great resolutions! You'll have to keep me posted during the year.
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