In this episode, I discuss the need for sustainable goals in my writing life, and how rewards (planned or happenstance) motivate and inspire me to keep going.
Mini Points in this episode
Introduction (0:00)
Example of a goal from my past and a question of sustainability (1:00)
Rewriting Goals and Problems with a Perfectionist Attitude (2:32)
SMART Goal (4:02)
My reason for focusing on sustainability (4:24)
Sustainable and Realistic Goals (6:57)
The reason for this subject today, my goals for the summer, and The Rayatana Series (7:40)
Brief mention of pitching at Realm Makers (a Christian Speculative Fiction Writing Conference in St. Louis) (10:10)
Revisions for Dark Blade: Forged (11:30) as one of the goals
Writing is Work (13:20)
Marketing Plans and Goals (14:30)
Celebrations in Writing and Life (16:05)
Happenstance Celebrations and a Mention of Village Books in Bellingham, WA (16:55)
Going to the movies as a storytelling celebration (21:30)
Specific celebrations for books (23:50)
A simple act of celebration (29:00)
Events and Promotions
Mysteries, Monsters, & Mayhem - episode 169: The Unexplainable will air on June 15th.
Realm Makers - July Event
Fierce Fantasy Book Funnel - 140+ books of fantasy!
Author Help Books - 10 Books by Author for Authors
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