Confession right up front: I’m totally stealing this idea. I follow a great writing blog by Ave Jae (you can find her list here) and I found it so inspiring, and a great way to keep an eye on the prize. It also made me think about what “the prize” really is. Mine will be different since I’m not focusing on traditional publishing. But it’s precisely because of this reason that I want to do this. I think it will help to focus me since I feel a little flounder-y at the moment. So, with a hint from Ava Jae, I’m starting with a few things that I’ve already accomplished (because really, what is better than crossing things off a list?). So here goes…
Finish first draft of a full-length novelFinish initial edit of a novel- Finish final edits of a novel
- Choose fantastic cover art
- Go to a writer’s convention
- Publish my first book!
- Hold a finished, published, perfect copy of my book in my hands
- Have a launch party
- Have a book signing
- Get a great review from a complete stranger
- Outline a whole trilogy
- Complete a trilogy
- Get a fan letter
- Be someone’s favourite author
- See fanfic based on my characters
- See a tattoo based on my books
- Have an agent seek me out
So there we have it! What’s on your list?
