I’m big on setting monthly goals. By listing them and breaking them down into manageable chunks, I accomplish more than I think possible. My process is to set monthly goals, then at the beginning of each week, I create daily goals that will work within my current schedule.
Each month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
I’m big on setting monthly goals. By listing them and breaking them down into manageable chunks, I accomplish more than I think possible. My process is to set monthly goals, then at the beginning of each week, I create daily goals that will work within my current schedule.
Each month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
I’m big on setting monthly goals. By listing them and breaking them down into manageable chunks, I accomplish more than I think possible. My process is to set monthly goals, then at the beginning of each week, I create daily goals that will work within my current schedule.
Each month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
I’m big on setting monthly goals. By listing them and breaking them down into manageable chunks, I accomplish more than I think possible. My process is to set monthly goals, then at the beginning of each week, I create daily goals that will work within my current schedule.
Each month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
I’m big on setting goals. By listing them and breaking them down into manageable chunks, I accomplish more than I think possible. My process is to set monthly goals, then at the beginning of each week, I create daily goals that will work within my current schedule.
Each month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
I’m big on setting goals. By listing them and breaking them down into manageable chunks, I accomplish more than I think possible. My process is to set monthly goals, then at the beginning of each week, I create daily goals that will work within my current schedule.
Each month I share how I did the previous month as well as my new goals. Let’s get to it!
I’m big on setting goals. By listing them and breaking them down into manageable chunks, I accomplish more than I could imagine. My process is to set monthly goals, then at the beginning of each week, I create daily goals that will work within my current schedule.
Every December I try to look back and remember what I’ve accomplished. Usually, it involves some head-scratching. Sometimes I give up because I don’t feel like going through my planner to figure out what I did. But this year, it was pretty easy.
I have yet to meet a writer who is 100% satisfied with what they’ve accomplished for the year. I’ll admit, I’m hard on myself, too. I always overestimate how much time I have and underestimate how long things actually take me. By things I mean writing, revising, and promo. Definitely promo!
When I reviewed 2019, I was pleasantly surprised.
Jill Kemerer’s 2019 Year in Review
Books Written:
Her Cowboy Till Christmas
The Cowboy’s Secret
The Cowboy’s Christmas Triplets
Books Released:
A Meddled Match
His Wyoming Baby Blessing
Western Christmas Wishes (w/Brenda Minton)
Her Cowboy Till Christmas
Books Plotted:
Book one in an untitled series
Book two in an untitled series
Book three in an untitled series
The Cowboy’s Christmas Triplets
Speaking Engagements:
January: Exquisite Planning
April: Exquisite Planning
June: Secrets of Writing for Harlequin
November: Creativity Workshop
Other:
President of Maumee Valley Romance Authors, Inc.
First romance story published in Woman’s World Magazine
Wrote the proposal for book one in untitled series
These three pictures sum up my writing life! The commute, the coffee, and the writing buddy.
I’m gearing up to plan 2020. I bought a new planner (!!), and I have a date planned with two close writer friends to discuss and set our goals for next year. I can’t wait!
The year-in-review exercise? I highly recommend looking back at what you accomplished. It’s easy to forget all the things we did!
Do you review your accomplishments for the year? Care to share them? Leave a comment!
And bless you during these final days leading up to Christmas!
November is here! Only two months left of 2019–and I am ready to crush them. October was good. I pushed myself to finish the draft of my current project. Whenever I felt like stopping early, I’d think of Thanksgiving and Christmas and how much I want to enjoy the holidays. It motivated me!
Sometimes having a reason to finish early makes all the difference.
Let’s take a look at my October goals and how I did. Then I’ll share my November goals. Please leave YOUR goals in the comments!
Jill’s October 2019 Goals: How Did I Do?
WRITING:
Draft 50 pages of a new story. Check.
Continue drafting current project. Double check–I finished the draft!
Promote Western Christmas Wishes, in stores October 15! Check. This was easy. I love having a new book in stores.
HEALTH: (Long-term goal – Lose 10 pounds)
Track calories 6 days/week with MyFitnessPal. Check, but my weight fluctuated all month.
Exercise 5 days/week. Check. I’m enjoying this routine. I do five different workouts each week.
Eat more high protein and high fiber foods. Half Check. Three weeks into the month I got really frustrated and decided to ignore the fiber. I’ve been a much nicer person ever since. :)
OTHER:
Check out a local park I’ve never been to. No check, but I did go to two other parks to see the fall colors!
Read the Jody Hedlund novel I ordered. No check. The book didn’t come in. :( I’ve reordered it.
Watch Halloween Baking Championship (because it makes me happy!). Check!
Jill’s November 2019 Goals:
WRITING:
Revise/polish proposal and send to agent.
Promote Her Cowboy Till Christmas, releasing November 19!
Content edit the draft I wrote in October.
HEALTH:
Exercise 5 days/week.
Log calories using MyFitnessPal.
Eat more produce!
OTHER:
Make a Christmas list.
Start buying presents.
Read one novel.
Check out the newly remodeled Main Library in downtown Toledo.
November is a shorter month for me since we celebrate Thanksgiving with family over a long weekend. I will be following VERY detailed weekly plans all month.
I’m cheering you on! Let’s make the most of this month!
What are your November goals? Leave a comment!
Stop back next month to see how I did and what I plan to do next. Have a fabulous day!
It’s time to set monthly goals again! I didn’t plan on taking a summer blog break, but I’m glad I did. Both of my kids are seniors this year. One is a senior in high school and the other is a senior in college. I had my hands full getting ready for this!
With the change of seasons brought a return to my routine. I do love having a routine! I’ve changed the goal format slightly by breaking my goals into three categories: writing, health, and other. I hope you will share yours with me in the comments!