Hopefully the title give this away, but in case it doesn’t, this post is about goals. Specifically: mine.
If you’ve been reading this blog site then you know I’ve had a lot of issues lately with getting writing done. More to the point, I haven’t. It also times pretty well with the fact that I needed to write a new post for this site. So, two birds, one stone and all that.
Following along from an idea I’ve seen online I have decided (for better or worse) to put a list of goals on here every quarter. At the end of every quarter, I will post another stating whether or not I achieved these goals. Why? Because with you readers will keep me honest, and there’s nothing more motivating than the threat of public humiliation.
Before I get started. The idea I’m “stealing” is from Jenna Moreci’s youtube channel. She is a self-published author who uses her channel to pass writing advice to other writers. You can find her current novel; Eve the Awakening here. (read it, it’s good).
Her website can also be used to buy a signed copy: Jenna Moreci Website
The writing advice is available on Youtube: Jenna Moreci
Right, there’s a bit of promo. Now onto the goals. I’ve decided to keep this in the same style, and do quarterly goals. I debated monthly, but as I’m just starting this I think I will stick with quarterly to begin with.
So, without further ado. Here are the goals for this quarter. These are probably reduced less than I will do normally, but it’s almost near the end of the quarter. I also didn’t want to procrastinate further by putting this off. so let’s see what happens.
- Outline the basic story script of half hour revival–based on an older tv show.
Eat Healthier.
Get rid of DVD’s taking up space.
Outline the ending of the currently writing ebook short to finish writing it.
Put up at least one more chapter of an in progress fan fiction.
Make a timeline for new original space story.
Be a better person to my friends, and less depressed.
Write daily.
The first one is basically starting with script writing, or the beginnings of it. This should be do-able to do before the quarter is out.
Eat healhier because, well I kind of need to stop eating junk again.
Getting rid of DVD’s might seem strange, but this is also about personal goals as well as writing goals. In this instance, I have too much stuff I don’t actually need.
The next one because I am currently writing a short story ebook form. But I need to sit and do some planning before I continue on with the story otherwise it’s going to get out of control, and that doesn’t usually lead to a good thing.
It’s been too long since I actually put up a fanfic chapter. I take breaks from original writing to do fanfic because I know those worlds. I like those worlds, and it usually helps me with form and structure for my originals. If you’re interested, you can find my page here.
The next. Well, this is more about my belief and insecurity than anything else. I haven’t actually been “pleasant” in the last while. Feelings and thoughts have got the better of me and I feel like I haven’t been that great of a friend. I’m hoping that they don’t feel so, but my insecurities make me feel bad.
The last one is basically just a good idea, and something I need to get back to. Making a writing time, and sticking to it. I used to do it. Have done it on and off. But lately more off than on.
Well, that’s it for this quarter. This first one will be successful if I manage to complete at least half of that list. Then I can give myself a proverbial ‘gold star’.
That’s it from me. Comment below if you like the idea. Visit the links above if any of it sounds interesting to you. But I advise you to give Jenna’s book, Eve the Awakening a read.
Happy writing\creating to everyone.
Dreaming Screenwriter 