2006 Writing Goals

2006 Writing Goals

1) Focus on and Complete Scottish Historical #2 (TBR)
· Finish 1st Rough Draft by March 31
· Write 25,000 new words per month (Jan – March)

2) Complete editing on Scottish Historical #1 (ROL) (by March 31 )
· Edit this story while writing in SH#2
· Read entire story then delete unnecessary scenes and fix plot
then rewrite what is necessary

3) Apply and receive Pro Pin (by April)

4) Work on another Scottish Historical
· Read Celtic History Books for Research
· Plot out 3 Scottish Historicals (vogler journey) for possible story lines
(1 Story each month until finished with rough draft of SH#2, then choose new story and continue writing new words)
· Consider series plan and what main characters are need for final story

5) Improve Grammar/Punctuation/Writing Skills
* Study grammar book
* Work Grammar/Punctuation Worksheets throughout year
* Read Books on Writing
Continue to Study Techniques of A Selling Writer
Read Storyteller: Writing Lessons and More…
Read Story by Robert McKee

6) Block Out 1 YA Historical/Fantasy Novel (60-75,000 words)
* Work on in spare time and/or Car Pool Line

Weekly Writing Goals

1) Write at least 25 pages per week on New Novel (SH#2)
2) Edit at least 4 chapters of SH#1
3) Read 1 Novel for Study
4) Critique Work of Critique Partners
5) Work on writing goals for at least 20 hours per week

Daily Goals (Writing and non-writing)

1) Write at least 5-6 pages per day... increase as habit develops
2) Read Grammar/Punctuation Rule and do workbook page
3) Work on Rituals of Love (read then edit/rewrite)
4) Focus on my writing goals for at least 4 hours per day

Fitness Goals
5) Workout 30 minutes per day (5 days per week)

Miscellaneous Writing Goals for year

1) Work on Meditation (at least twice a week) for developing and fine tuning stories
2) Write 2 Children Picture Books