I’m not really the type to make resolutions. I don’t know why. I guess I see resolutions as some huge thing like I will become a millionaire this year and run an ultra- marathon in my spare time.
This week I am looking back at writing goals and what I did right or wrong in 2008. Mostly I am pleased. Safe House came out in ebook form in 2008, and it’s coming out in print in 09 due to efforts I put in place in 08. I started this blog with Narelle and Michelle and “met” a few fellow bloggers. I learned the basics of blog touring through blogbooktours and am going to start to set up my own blog tour. I started to do a little social networking–if only to chat about mysteries and have some more suggestions for my To Be Read list and I struggled to figure out Google Alerts.
What I’m trying to say here is that I broke down the huge goal of becoming an author whose work is becoming known and started following the steps. I didn’t let myself be overwhelmed. I just did one step at a time. For 2009, I want to keep following that path. Nothing big–just slow and steady.
What did you do in 2008? Are you glad you did it?
1 response so far ↓
Georgie B // January 6, 2009 at 12:08 am
I self-published my novel and even though it hasn’t made everyone beat a path to my door, it has been an interesting learning experience.
I also moved my various ramblings from the chat rooms and to the next level, by creating a blog.
All of which I am very glad of doing.
For 2009, I want to keep building on those two personal successes.