Joanne Sher: Editor/Proofreader : Not Just A New Year

Yeah - I've already talked to you about how I did in 2011 (click here if you missed it) and what I plan to do in 2012 - God willing, of course (check out THAT post here!). But there's still the matter of my shorter-term goals. So if you can bear ONE MORE goals and progress post in a week (yeah - that's three), read on. This one, I don't think, will be as long.

How'd I do in December? Well, let's check out my goals, fresh from last month's post:

Three blog posts a week minimum
10k in Handmaiden To A Princess
Start working on "reworking "Ailing Body, Nourished Soul
Get back into my "usual" routine

I actually managed about four blog post a week - maybe a touch more. I didn't write any more of Handmaiden to a Princess, but I did read through it and make some observations about HOW MUCH I need to learn. Made some changes, too. That's what inspired me to dedicate this year to learning my craft more (click here for details).

I did start reworking Ailing Body, Nourished Soul, but have barely started. At least I made a bit of progress. And yeah, I managed #4 (that was an easy one, don't you think?).

Considering the holidays, I am not disappointed in how I did. But January is another month (and the start of another year!). And I'm planning to do MUCH better about sticking to my goals. AAANNDD, for January, they are below ;)

Keep up with the two online classes I'm taking this month (1. Avoiding Mistakes that Scream Novice on the ACFW course loop[free to ACFW members!] and 2. Six Stages of Change - The Character ARC at Savvy Authors ) and make good progress in The Art of War for Writers by James Scott Bell.
Completely read through Ailing Body, Nourished Soul, noting thoughts of how to "transform" it into less of a memoir and more of a "help through struggles" book.
Work with Jennifer Slattery on determining the 52 New Testament biblical fiction devos in our next project.

Okay - that looks like a lot. I think I'll stick with those three - plus my blogging.

And now, off to DO it ;)

Traveling Rough Roads With God's Strength

5 comments:

Barbara Lynn CullerJanuary 01, 2012
Your list makes me tired! Where do you get all your energy? Good on you!
Niki TurnerJanuary 01, 2012
Awesome! I may see you on the loop at the ACFW course this month!
WandaJanuary 01, 2012
Wishing you all the best in your goals Joanne.
Soulwinnersr.usJanuary 01, 2012
I also pray for God's blessing in your goals. The only thing I write is a blog, and I'm lucky if I write twice a month.
Nancy K. SullivanJanuary 02, 2012
OK. Now I'm tired enough to call it a day. I just need to READ what you do to crash by 10 PM instead of 3 AM! Keep up the good work. It's gonna be a great year. God Bless.