My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that fit my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.
Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as what my new goals are. Let’s get to it!
Due to a whole lot of Christmas (three weekends in a row) and a book project I wanted to finish, I skipped posting January’s goals. Sorry! I’m heading back to last December’s goals before sharing February’s.
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that will work within my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.
Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that will work within my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.
Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that will work within my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.
Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
How Did I Do? Jill’s May 2022 Goals
Writing
Write, revise and polish the proposal for the next series. CHECK!
Celebrate and promote my upcoming release of Wyoming Ranchers book 3–Guarding His Secret. (On store shelves May 24, 2022 through the month of June.) CHECK!
Work on my nonfiction project for 30 minutes/day, 3 days/week. NO CHECK.
Health
Exercise 5 days/week (Alternating between the two 12-week programs. I only have two weeks left of one of the programs. It’s hard to believe!) CHECK!
Two raw veggies/weekday (I’m cutting myself some slack on the weekends) CHECK!
Other
Read 15 minutes of fiction every weekday CHECK!
Try out the food dehydrator I borrowed from my mom CHECK!
I decided to set aside the nonfiction this month to finish my other projects early. I’m glad I did. The next two months will be very busy, and I have another book to write!
On the health front, I did well. I finally got serious about the weight creep, and I made the decision to go back to counting calories using MyFitnessPal. It works for me, and frankly, none of my shorts fit!
Jill’s June 2022 Goals
Writing
Write 42,000 words to finish the draft of Wyoming Ranchers book 6.
Health
Exercise 5 days/week
Two raw veggies/weekday (I’m cutting myself some slack on the weekends)
Counting calories using MyFitnessPal and sticking to reduced total calories on weekdays.
Other
Read 15 minutes of fiction every weekday
Enjoy seeing a few really great friends!
How did you do last month? What are your June 2022 goals?
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that will work within my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.
Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
How Did I Do? Jill’s April 2022 Goals
Writing
Fully plot each book in my next series. CHECK!
Draft the proposal for next series. NO CHECK.I switched gears to revise and polish a proposal due at the end of May instead. So, I’m happy–I made progress!
Start setting up promotion for Wyoming Ranchers book 3–Guarding His Secret.CHECK!
Work on my nonfiction project for 30 minutes/day, 2 days/week (I have multiple commitments every week of this month, so I’m only working on this for 2 days as opposed to 4 days/week. CHECK!
Health
Exercise 5 days/week (Alternating between the two 12-week programs). CHECK!
Two raw veggies/weekday (I’m cutting myself some slack on the weekends). CHECK!
Other
Read 15 minutes of fiction every weekday. CHECK!
Enjoy all the friend/family “dates” on my calendar. CHECK!
April was cold and busy. Over Easter weekend, we finally were able to celebrate Christmas with my side of the family. Yay! I made a lot of progress on my writing goals, and I embraced my healthy eating habits for the most part. Best of all, I was able to catch up with several friends whom I don’t see all that often. I’m declaring the month a win!
Jill’s May 2022 Goals
Writing
Write, revise and polish the proposal for the next series.
Celebrate and promote my upcoming release of Wyoming Ranchers book 3–Guarding His Secret. (On store shelves May 24, 2022 through the month of June.)
Work on my nonfiction project for 30 minutes/day, 3 days/week
Health
Exercise 5 days/week (Alternating between the two 12-week programs. I only have two weeks left of one of the programs. It’s hard to believe!)
Two raw veggies/weekday (I’m cutting myself some slack on the weekends)
Other
Read 15 minutes of fiction every weekday
Try out the food dehydrator I borrowed from my mom
This month is jam-packed with writing and a few much-anticipated outings with writer friends. My weight crept up five pounds since Christmas, and I’m working on creeping it back down. It’s always easier putting on weight than taking it off. Bummer. :)
What were your April goals? Did you meet them?
What are your May 2022 goals?
Thank you for sharing with me! If you haven’t entered my monthlong giveaway to celebrate my upcoming release, go to Guarding His Secret Giveaway (US only)!
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that will work within my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.
Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that will work within my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.
Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that will work within my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.
Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that will work within my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.
Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that will work within my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.
Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
Plot Wyoming Ranchers Book 5 and write synopsis. CHECK!
Prep for speaking engagement mid-October. CHECK!
Start revising Wyoming Ranchers Book 4. CHECK!
Health
Exercise 5 days/week. CHECK! The 12-week exercise program is going well. Very hard, though.
Continue eating more unprocessed food. NO CHECK. I love Halloween candy.
Drink minimum of 72 ounces of water every day. CHECK!
Other
Get back into my 20 minute fiction reading every weekday. Kind of CHECK. I read a few novels and a biography, but I set aside more than one novel because I just couldn’t get into them. It might have been my mental state. Who knows?
Sneak in a walk outside when it’s nice weather. CHECK. I only got a few walks in, but they were just what I needed!
Jill’s November Goals
Writing
Final edits for Wyoming Ranchers Book 3, Guarding His Secret.
Finish revising Wyoming Ranchers Book 4 and submit.
Start prepping promotion plans for Wyoming Ranchers Book 2, A Cowboy to Rely On
Start drafting Wyoming Ranchers Book 5
Health
Exercise 5 days/week (I’m on Phase 3 of the 12-week workout, and it is brutal. Brutal.)
Eat 2 fruits/day and at least 1 raw veggie/day
Drink minimum of 72 ounces of water every day
Other
Read 20 minutes of fiction every weekday
Decorate for Christmas!!
My writing is going well. I’ve had a few hiccups lately–migraines, colds amid looming deadlines–but the Lord has given me the strength to keep making progress. I’ve had to skip 3 workouts in the past 8 weeks, which isn’t too bad. And I’m actually on track to finish my Bible-in-a-year reading plan early! I’ll take the small wins every day!
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What were your October goals? How did you do? What would you like to accomplish in November?
In case you hadn’t heard: My new series, Wyoming Ranchers, kicked off last week with the release of THE PRODIGAL’S HOLIDAY HOPE!! It’s in stores now, or you can order it online. Simply click on the link above!
