I know it’s been literal months since I’ve done a Goals Summary post, but I’ve spent more time in my office this week than I have in forever. And if I stare at this whiteboard long enough, I naturally want to write goals all over it. So, that’s exactly what I did on Wednesday — write goals for the remainder of the week.
Last Week
- Edit and post podcast episode
- Revise/finalize query package
- Revision #2 of The Finest Creation of an Artful God
- Read something
How'd I do?
- Edit and post podcast episode
- Yep! The newest episode of Top Shelf Librarians is out now — listen here!
- Revise/finalize query package
- Nope. But, to be fair, I only refocused on this goal this week. I plan to get it done by June 1st.
- Revision #2 of The Finest Creation of an Artful God
- Yep! Officially on its third draft, I’ve sent it to my trusted beta readers. This is another project that has a June 1st deadline.
- Read something
- I did! I read to graphic novels, started reading Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse, and an interior design book. Gotta feed those obsessions, amiright?
Weekly Word Count: 1,208
Considering that these goals weren’t put in place until halfway through the week, I’d say it went pretty ding dang great! I am satisfied.
Honorable Mentions
There were some really awesome things going on this week.
- My SFF Critique group had an awesome meeting, and I feel like we’re closer than ever. I freaking love these ladies.
- As I’ve mentioned recently, work is ratcheting up as we hurtle through time and space and into the last days of the school year. Balancing work and writing is always a challenge, but it’s only going to be harder these next few weeks.
- And with summer comes the Willamette Writers Annual Conference. I’m very excited that I get to go in person this year and FINALLY meet all the wonderful people I’ve been zooming with these past two years.
- But the biggest, most wonderful, most important thing, was witnessing one of my bestest best friends get married. It was an absolutely gorgeous day (the first truly nice day all spring), and it was the most fun I’ve ever had at a wedding. I am so so happy for my friends to “start” their life together, and SO grateful that I was able to join them in celebrating that new beginning.
What's Next
- QUERY PACKAGE!!!
- This is my number one priority this week. Hands down.
- Polish/submit The Finest Creation of an Artful God
- This is priority #2, but I’m feeling really good about it.
- Read!
- Gotta have something to talk about on that podcast.
- Follow writing schedule
- I’ve set a new (and improved?) writing schedule. It gives me consistent chunks of time to work on any and all things writing, while also honoring the madness that is my work life these next few weeks. I NEED to stick to this schedule so I can get Victoria done. It’s time to face this murky middle and get it on the damn page.
- Record Podcast episode
- It’s the last week of the month, so it’s podcast recording time.
And that’s what’s up. I’m here. Things are happening, and I’m moving forward, slowly but surely. It feels good. Now I just have to keep it going!
I may not be back on the blog this week. It’s a busy week ahead, and a short one at that (bonus day off on Friday for Memorial Day). We’re headed to the coast for the weekend, and I plan on unplugging a bit and *maybe* getting some writing work in? If I can swing it. We’ll see.
But I’ll be back on Memorial Day to talk about the week. Pinky promise.
Until then, Blogland.
BZ
