My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share…
What Are Your January 2018 Goals?
January 2018 goals! Welcome to another year. Sure, 2018 is already ten days in, but it’s still pretty fresh. I’ve been using my new planner for over a week, and I love it. I decided to try the Day Designer this year. It really works with the way my brain is wired.
Here’s a peek at the monthly and weekly layouts.
It has a pretty cover, too!
I also use Microsoft OneNote to keep track of social media stats (important for author platform) and setting monthly goals. I thought I’d share my goals with you on the first Wednesday of each month, and feel free to share yours in the comments.
Jill’s January 2018 Goals:
- Finish revising and polishing third book in Wyoming Cowboys series. Submit as soon as finished.
- After manuscript is turned in, dedicate time each weekday on side project.
- After manuscript is turned in, continue writing work-in-progress novel.
- Continue health plan (exercise for 30 minutes 4-5 days per week, log calories in MyFitnessPal and stay within calorie range).
After I set my monthly goal, I take time to figure out how I can actually accomplish it.
Last Sunday I looked ahead and decided how I would finish revising and polishing book 3 in Wyoming Cowboys to turn it in on Friday, January 12.
This coming Sunday, I will figure out what time block to dedicate to my side project (it will be roughly one hour per day) and how many words I can write on the work-in-progress novel.
My daily word count goals depend on several factors. What other obligations do I have that week? Do I have any other deadlines or editor requests that take priority?
As far as my health goals, every day I log my calories, so no planning is needed there. However, I decide in advance what my exercise plan will be for the week and when I will do it. For instance, Tuesday and Thursday I have a Biggest Loser Boot Camp DVD planned for 8:30 am. Wednesday and Friday I have a yoga DVD planned for 9 am. It works for me.
I also plan coffee or breakfast dates with local friends in between my busiest times. Face time with people I care about is vital to my well-being.
Okay, I’ve shared my goals. What do YOU want to accomplish in January?
Thanks so much for stopping by!
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In January, I want to finish writing my first novel. I want to start writing more stories. 🙂 Thank you for all the encouragement and inspiration you give to me and to other writers.
Great goal, Melissa! Do you have a plan on how you can finish it this month? I’m rooting for you!
In January, I want to finish the story I am working on. I’d also like to find a critique partner. I’ve got a couple of finished contemporary inspy romances, the syfy story I’m working on now, plus a suspense. I’d also like to get back into running. And get my house back in order after the water damage in October. Love your post, Jill!
You’re doing great, Sally! I’m so sorry about your water damage, though. Blech.
Great goals, Jill, and with your dedication, I know you’ll reach them! I just hit my first goal for the month: turning in a MS to my continuity partners. So edits will start in a week or so. But I have a couple of other projects (a proposal that my agent sent in last week and stand-alone women’s fiction project) that will take up most of the rest of my month. One thing I’m trying this year is dedicating time to ‘work ahead’ projects – brainstorming and developing story ideas, plotting/outlining for the manuscript that comes next in my queue, that kind of thing. So far, it’s working for me.
So smart to dedicate time to future projects! And congrats on sending your MS in! Woohoo!!