12/17/09

Questions to Get You Going in the New Year

I don't know about you, but I'm not ready for it to be Christmas yet, let alone 2010. This year flew by for me for the most part. Even though most of us are pretty busy the next couple of weeks, it really is a good time to start planning at least for the first part of the year. Take a few moments sometime around New Year's Eve or Jan 1 to think about what you want for your writing, yourself in 2010.

Here are a few questions to help you jump start the planning process:
Do you have a book in mind to start, to work on, to finish?
Do you want or need to take your writing in another direction?
What did you like about what you did with regard to writing/publishing in 2009?
What didn't you like?
Where would you like to be as a writer/author a year from now?
What will it take to make that happen?

In addition to these, Seth Godin posted a good list earlier this week that relate to almost any career/work including writing and publishing a book. Check them out here on his blog.

Whatever those goals, dreams and plans are, it will be my honor to walk with you on your journey. I thank you for reading, commenting and otherwise supporting Publishing Answers in 2009 and I look forward to learning and sharing alongside you in the New Year.

I also pray that you and your loved ones have a most blessed and joy-filled Christmas.
For Unto You is Born this Day in the City of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord!

Good Writing & God Bless,
Cheryl Pickett

3 comments:

Carolyn Howard-Johnson said...

Cheryl, just a quick note to thank you for including my resources in your blog roll of helps for writers. As you know, in addition to my books, I have lots of free resources for writers including a segment of useful resources and lists on my Web site. www.budurl.comWritersResources. Hope they help your visitors.

Best,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson

David Ebright said...

Do you have a book in mind to start, to work on, to finish?

2 to finish & 1 to start

Do you want or need to take your writing in another direction?

I want to expand & try something from 1st person POV.

What did you like about what you did with regard to writing/publishing in 2009?

This is a plus & a minus. Got carried away w/ 2nd book & had to re-work, which has led to a 3rd.

What didn't you like?

Poor job of promotion & follow up.

Where would you like to be as a writer/author a year from now?

Thinking about setting up my own SPC to keep selling price lower.

What will it take to make that happen?

Time - It's always about time (& maybe not having to travel as much in 2010).

Cheryl - Hope you have a great Christmas. I always enjoy your posts & insights.

Cheryl Pickett said...

Thanks to both of you for your support and contributions throughout the year. Again, a very Merry Christmas!