New Years Resolutions!

[Emma S.]

I think we should have a thread about resolutions.
What we are resolved to do.
Why we want to do this.
and
To keep up on it and make sure we STAY resolved

As many people, I tend to make resolutions that I never follow through on or I kind of drift away from when it becomes too hard.  SO i thought a board on the resolutions would help keep those of us who stray, in check

[Emma S.]

MY resolutions:

Finish Book 2 -
I want to finish book two, I dont really need to make it a resolution, except that with work, i have slowed my writing, so I need to pick it back up.    Plus if I can finish book two, then I can write my stand alone

Push the Goodwill Treaty -
Since Rob left for Korea I havn't spent enough time on projects I had commited to working on.   I want to make sure that I dont ignore my responsiblitie s just because I am having a rough time.

Save up just in case -
As my search continues, I am more and more looking towards self publishing.   A short intro novella to a vampire series is not catching the eyes of agents or publishers.   So I may be self publishing the first book.   I would like to be able to put a good chunk INTO the book, so I can hopefully see more sales.    With a good self published profit, maybe agents will take note a little more for book two or three.

Be a better listener -
As My life gets more hectic, I find myself trying to multitask.   Which is okay, unless I'm listening to someone.    I need to learn that if I'm on the phone, to stay off the computer.   If i'm listening to a story, dont look out the window.   If my children are telling me about school, to put down my laptop.    I want to start HEARING  not just Listening.