Greetings,
The first month of the new year ends tomorrow and I'm getting a little nervous. So many things to plan for this year as a writer and I've barely gotten started. Are you in the same boat? The problem is where to start?
I learned a lot from the my first trip to the Greyhound dog races yesterday. Those wonderful dogs have speed, grace, and determination. Nothing stands in their way once the gate flies open, including rain. At Post Time their eyes are glued only on the prize, the rabbit.
Post Time is here for us too. We each need to remember to keep our eyes on the prize. Pick the best events for you as a writer to attend--be it seminars, conferences, webinar's, college classes, writing your next novel, or meeting with your readers. Only you can decide which are the most beneficial to you. According to F.W. Dupee, "Progress always involves risk: you can't steal second base and keep your foot on first." We all have to make those meaningful decisions and go for it. In order to succeed you have to take the first step. If you want to take baby steps, go right ahead as long as you see yourself moving forward not backwards.
In a Writer Unboxed article dated 1/28/2016 author Heather Webb says, "Be yourself--not someone else." She tells writers that we should be proud of what we've accomplished. Every step we take in our writing path should be celebrated regardless if you've just written a book or a chapter.
Think outside the box this year before you firmly commit to anything. One blogger shared this suggestion-- have a birthday celebration every year on the date we launched our book. Not a bad idea. Maybe we should try it. It can't hurt.
Until Next Time
This is Marlene Chabot
A Minnesota Mystery Author
and freelance writer
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