Happy February!
This past year has been filled with plenty of writing (including a new children's book!), author events, craft shows, new homes for my books, and more. Some goals I have for the year ahead of me are to finish up my new Valentine's Day book (no, I wasn't able to get it out in time for this year!), to be consistent with blogging, and to venture into new writing territory (particularly article writing that's literature-based or perhaps mental health related). I also plan on publishing some journals that are Upstate New York based (stay tuned for more information!).
Aside from writing goals, I also want to work on my mental health in relation to being a published author. Like most of us, there are times when we don't sell anything for long periods of time, or we receive negative book reviews here and there. It's hard not to let that discourage me and affect my confidence as a writer; it's still something I'm working on. Unfortunately, it's all part of the job. It's easy to lose touch with why I began writing books in the first place, which is to spread the love of reading to children, to inspire people, honor my family and cherished memories, and to express myself.
Let's make a promise today to celebrate writing for the sheer joy of it; not for the sales or the good book reviews or awards. What's your motivation as a writer? What are your writing goals for this year? Let me know in the comments below! Also, be sure to subscribe to my blog!
Happy writing!
