New Year's resolutions are not enough: I am formulating a five-year plan. I have given myself to the end of January 2010 to design it. I plan to buy a Levenger (great notebook source) 5-Year Diary, so every day will show me not only where I am but where I'm heading.
My last 5-year plan (1980) had a single goal "get a job in the fire service." I accomplished that one in 4 years. Published a book on arson in 1982, joined the Bellport Fire Dept. as a volunteer in 1982; became an editor with the NY Fire Dept. --temp, 1983; full-time, 1984.
What does a five-year plan have to do with Grace at War? Everything! For 2010: have at least 10 queries out at all times; sell the book. See it in print by 2012. Meanwhile, get the new novel ready to send out before November 2010.
I'll post my progress!
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good goals Mom! 5-year plans have been a staple of Chinese economists for a long time. I know yours will be more succesful! I should come up with one too.
ReplyDeleteGood job multitasking with writing a new novel while trying to sell the current one. I hear that publishers always like to hear what your next project is. Go Grace!
Thanks, Ben! I have had unstated goals for a long time but it feels good to state them and then post for all to see!
ReplyDeleteThe power of intention is strong in this one. I'm on your side. Mary
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