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Here we go again

January 5, 2012 by writerleerobertson

Wow. A new year. Seems like two seconds ago I published this post. It’s the fashion to not make resolutions as we will only break them anyway. But I refuse to engage in such pessimism. Here are my writing resolutions for 2012 – I hope it will be a good year for everyone:

Put writing first. Literally. I used to be a night-writer, from 9 p.m. to around 2 a.m. Can’t seem to do this anymore. Morning is best. It’s serene, fresh and usually quiet.
Submit more (and faster). I have two finished stories ready to be shot out of the circus cannon. So what am I waiting for?
Reserve blogs/Facebook to a specific hour per day. I’m already having trouble with this one. But, still, it’s a worthy resolution.
Post here with more regularity: going to strive for every two weeks on a Thurs./Fri. This is realistic.
Listen to others. Talk about other things besides writing.
Give praise where it’s due. A few kind, supportive words might stop a ‘zine from closing, a project from ending, or a writer from despairing etc.
Cut myself more slack, too. Be more forgiving.

So that’s what I hope is ahead – a compassionate yet determined/focused year.

I wish you all the very best for 2012. This year will be exciting, I’m sure of it. Perhaps it will even be magical.

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on January 5, 2012 at 1:15 pm | Reply Christa

I particularly like “talk about things other than writing” as I am constantly sucked into that vortex. It is hard when you “think” about writing all the time. But I too shall endeavor to get better at this:)
- on January 6, 2012 at 10:10 am | Reply writerleerobertson
  
  Oh I know. It’s so hard to not be obsessed with writing stuff.
on January 5, 2012 at 4:54 pm | Reply carolkilgore

I think these are great goals. I’m loving my morning writing time. Today I got the word count in early and I have a jillion other things to do, so I feel ahead of the game.
- on January 6, 2012 at 10:11 am | Reply writerleerobertson
  
  I love my morning time too, Carol. Makes me feel “free” for the rest of the day.
on January 5, 2012 at 4:56 pm | Reply Anne R. Allen

Worthy goals. Like Crista, I relate to “talk about something other than writing.” I find my real-world friends falling away. I’ve either ignored them or bored them silly as I’ve launched 5 books in 3 months. I haven’t been talking about much else. Yes, let’s hope for a magical 2012!
- on January 6, 2012 at 10:13 am | Reply writerleerobertson
  
  Well, with so many books I think it’s natural you’d need to talk about it. Congrats!
on January 6, 2012 at 12:33 am | Reply Southpaw

Worthy goals. Mine closely follow your too. I still can’t believe it’s 2012 or that is is almost Friday. ACK! It’s all moving too fast.
- on January 6, 2012 at 10:15 am | Reply writerleerobertson
  
  I know. The clock is ticking!
  
  That’s why forcing myself to write first thing in the morning has been good. It ensures that I make progress.
on January 6, 2012 at 5:42 pm | Reply Leslie Rose

I’ve gotta be specific with times for writing/blogging/reading otherwise I don’t create a natural balance between the three. I agree about the benefits of chatting up other topics besides writing. Sending you good vibes for your goals.
- on January 7, 2012 at 9:49 am | Reply writerleerobertson
  
  Yes, balance continues to be a challenge.
  
  Thanks for the good vibes!
on January 8, 2012 at 3:12 am | Reply deniz

Those are some great resolutions! I wish I could keep writing at night but mornings before work have been working okay so far…
- on January 8, 2012 at 10:40 am | Reply writerleerobertson
  
  Hey Deniz. Used to love writing at night (with a nice glass of wine) but now my eyes get kind of tired.
on January 9, 2012 at 2:31 pm | Reply Talli Roland

Great resolutions, Lee! Here’s to 2012.
- on January 10, 2012 at 6:16 am | Reply writerleerobertson
  
  Let’s hope it’s a good one.
on January 11, 2012 at 5:17 pm | Reply Theresa Milstein

I think your goals are great as well. I also don’t write enough, blog too much, and need to submit more. I’ve also had to realize when I write best and carve out time (mornings for me as well). To make myself more accountable, I’ve set up a group. We need to donate to charity any day we don’t write. We’re going to check in on one another everyday and make our donations every 3 months. I’m excited to have this motivation. If I don’t write or I do write, it’s win win.

Good luck with your resolutions!
- on January 12, 2012 at 7:55 am | Reply writerleerobertson
  
  Thanks my dear! Charities, that’s a good idea.
on January 12, 2012 at 10:52 pm | Reply Medeia Sharif

These sound like great goals. I’m already increasing my writing time and spending less time on the internet. Here’s to a great 2012.
- on January 13, 2012 at 3:23 pm | Reply writerleerobertson
  
  Yes, Internet is seductive, but sometimes you’ve gotta just turn it all “off.”
on January 13, 2012 at 1:58 pm | Reply Nicki Elson

Great goals. Being organized and giving writing priority time while limiting e-time is key—hope you don’t mind me borrowing a couple of your resolutions.
- on January 13, 2012 at 3:24 pm | Reply writerleerobertson
  
  I don’t mind a bit. Borrow away.
on January 17, 2012 at 5:16 pm | Reply Theresa Milstein

I’m just stopping by to see how you’re doing with your goals so far. I’ve been writing up a storm, which feels good.
- on January 18, 2012 at 8:18 am | Reply writerleerobertson
  
  Hey Theresa, thanks for askin’.
  
  Writing first has been very good, though it def. takes discipline. About to submit a new short story.
  
  Keep up the writing storm!