The Journey Ahead

Happy Friday, Turtlewriters. It’s been a while since we’ve done a post, so I needed to change that. Today is November 30^th, which means tomorrow is the start of a new and the final month of 2018.

It’s during this time that think about the goals I’d set for myself in January and start checking off what I did or didn’t accomplish. That got me thinking about the Turtlewriters. It’s been a crazy year. Somethings worked out (Rosetta’s weekly writing prompts) and some things didn’t (my sprinting day). ML worked hard to put together our official website and we launched an official Twitter page.

Together we’ve rallied around members attacked by trolls. Cheered people in their successes and gave out all the virtual hugs in their non-successes (failure is a bad word ‘round these parts). Collectively there have been thousands of words written. Some have made it through the initial lap to finish that first draft. And I *think* we’ve had some make it the next leg in the race and hit publish. No matter where someone is on the journey, this community has remained true to in its desire to be supportive through and through.

As we barrel toward 2019 we want to keep hold of that.

Anyone that knows me, knows I’m a pantser in most things. I rarely have a solid plan. That being said, I learned two years back that having a small plan, a loose set of ‘goals’ helped me keep that all important focus.

I’m not talking a long laundry list of things. My goals for 2018 I *think* consisted of like 4-5 things. Yes, I should know this. No, I actually don’t without going back to check my list. #BadMemory Point is, I give myself leeway and keep it small so it feels more attainable to complete over the 12 months. The less pressure the better I say.

So, Turtlewriters, when you stopped to think about what you accomplished in 2018, let us know how you want to amp that up in 2019. What are 1-2 things you’d like the rest of the group to support you in achieving?

Need an accountability partner so you can finally finish a draft? Let us know.

Thinking about going indie but have question or need your hand held through the process? Give a shout.

Don’t make them huge things. Don’t make them things that will drag you down if you happen to not hit them. And don’t over extend yourself by being extra lofty in what you want. We’re turtles, which means we’re slow by nature. Be chill, relaxed, and you’ll get it done.

Remember slow and steady wins the race.

Drop your goals in the comments.

Until next time

~Meka