Welcome back to my blog! I hope you all had a great Christmas. Ours was very nice and I’m glad it is over. I don’t mean that to sound Scrooge-like. It was nice and now it’s time to move on and get back to normal for this writer.
And here we are in the final week of 2014. As a writer, how would you summarize your year?
That’s the question we’ll be discussing today.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
I love that quote by Follett. I know how he feels. It’s really nice having so many supporters who say such nice things about my writing, but there are times when I really need constructive criticism. That’s how I grow, by getting kicked in the butt from time to time. Resting on my laurels will not foster growth, and I am certain you all understand that.
So, on the subject of critiques, how is it going for you? Do you get honest feedback from other writers? Do you get honest feedback from yourself?
TIP OF THE DAY
The end of the year is a time for reflection, but it is also a time to check our inventory, to review our past actions, and to adjust accordingly in the New Year.
What did you do that was helpful? What did you do that didn’t work? What adjustments to your writing do you need to make in 2015? Are you on pace according to your business plan? What opportunities have you missed? What dead horse are you riding that you need to hop off of? These are questions that any business owner asks at the end of the year, and writing is a business…so ask them!
Take some time this week and review your year of writing, and ask yourself those questions as you formulate your 2015 plan.
SECOND THOUGHT OF THE DAY
There are disappointments in this business. As you all know, I published my second novel in 2014, and there are members of my family who still haven’t read it. Too busy I guess. Not important I guess. They don’t give a shit I guess.
That’s just the way it is. People have their own set of priorities and that’s the way it always will be. It in no way can discourage you, though. A writer must have skin as thick as a rhinos to make it in this business. Wallflowers and wilting Lillies need not apply.
PROMPT OF THE DAY
For you visual learners out there. See what you can do with this photo.
PROMISE OF THE YEAR
I’ll get us started by promising you this: if you need my help, I’ll be there for you if it is at all possible. Mind you, I’m not talking about loaning money. LOL But I will give advice and support for your writing endeavors. All you have to do is ask.
UNTIL NEXT TIME
I’m not sure when I will return, but soon. That’s the best I can do. Until then, have a great week of writing and Happy New Year to you all.
Bill
“Helping writers to spread their wings and fly.”
Billybuc
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