Like everyone else today, I am thinking about 2011. As I mentioned in my previous post 2010 was "less than stellar". Honestly, I am uneasy about 2011. It is already not going to be the year I hoped for and it hasn't even started yet.
One of my mother's more annoying phrases is "It is what it is." This is her frustrating non-response to anything unpleasant. Recently, I saw an addition to this phrase that changed it completely for me.
It is what it is but it will be what you make it.
So, the question for today is:
What am I going to make it?
I have three basic goals for this year.
1. Find a critique group/ partner.
I have to let someone with objectivity read my work. It is just time.
2. Attend a writing conference.
I am aiming for DFWCON in February.
3. Query.
Even if it is just one email. Just to prove I can.
Hold me to these, please. I am a people-pleaser. I don't mind letting myself down, but if someone else is holding me accountable, I almost never let them down.
So, what you about you? What are you going to make 2011?
Happy New Year!
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