Since September of 2013 I've really been making a game plan to get my shit together. That meant:
- Outlining a novel and committing to finish it
- This meant publicizing it! I feel like I, personally, can't back out of something if everyone knows I'm doing it.
- Reading more
- Connecting with other writers
- Editing for other writers
- Attending events and conference
- Writing every single day
- Try to get some short stories published
- Take a Gotham Writer's Workshop
- Apply for Fellowship
That feeling when you take off your bra after a long day at work
However, since making this commitment, I've averaged about 10k words a month. I need to speed it up a little to be done by February--but I'm still impressed with myself. Especially since I think my writing for this project really isn't too bad!
I booked my ticket for AWP (Association of Writers and Writer's Program) and attended an event at the Brooklyn Historical Society, that spoke about race and speculative fiction! It's been a fun ride and so far my hard work has culminated in the following:
Needless to say, I'm feeling pretty good! And this young lady inspired me to come up with a list of
Writing Goals for 2014
- Finish the Novel
- Attend three more writing events outside of AWP
- Query 20+ agents (I tend to under-query and give up)
- Write and Submit 3 short stories
- Outline and begin draft of next project
- Read 10 books
- Tweet one new writer a day (I've met some great people this way)
- Publicize this blog
- Edit for someone in my genre
This is going to be such a good year--it's already off to a fantastic start! That isn't to underestimate that the publishing industry isn't terrifying and difficult. It's basically a war. I'm ready though.
So. Fucking. Ready
