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January 5 question - What's the one thing about your writing career you regret the most? Were you able to overcome it?
I'm going to skip this month's question, but be sure to answer it in the comment below if you want to.
It's the first IWSG of the year and I'm feeling lost. Part of it is because as I write this, I'm at my in-laws until the weekend. It's hard to get into a work mindset here. (So, I've decided my 2022 will start next week.)
The other part is because 2021 took such an unexpected turn with my surgery that I'm honestly a little terrified to make any plans for 2022. So many things were derailed last year and then I decided the best course of action was to focus on healing. That was quite the break from the actual act of writing. All of November and December I didn't write anything. Unless you count blog posts.
I think I am more than ready to get back on the horse, but I'm definitely gun shy. Dare I try to set any goals? I did manage some of them in 2021. I published the two books I wanted to and I achieved my Goodreads reading goal. I'm proud of those achievements. I also don't feel too guilty about setting writing aside to heal. It was the right choice and I really hope it allows me the freedom to focus on writing the way I had wanted to in 2021.
My best guess for my fear is I'm going to have to suck it up. I need to sit down and set some goals. Then, what happens, happens. I just may need some good luck sent my way. And maybe a few kicks in the butt.
How was your 2021? Are you ready for 2022? What's your answer to the IWSG monthly question. Also, I HAVE A MERMAID STORY RELEASING THIS FRIDAY AND YOU SHOULD TOTES CHECK IT OUT. First four chapters will be free.
January 5 question - What's the one thing about your writing career you regret the most? Were you able to overcome it?
I'm going to skip this month's question, but be sure to answer it in the comment below if you want to.
It's the first IWSG of the year and I'm feeling lost. Part of it is because as I write this, I'm at my in-laws until the weekend. It's hard to get into a work mindset here. (So, I've decided my 2022 will start next week.)
The other part is because 2021 took such an unexpected turn with my surgery that I'm honestly a little terrified to make any plans for 2022. So many things were derailed last year and then I decided the best course of action was to focus on healing. That was quite the break from the actual act of writing. All of November and December I didn't write anything. Unless you count blog posts.
I think I am more than ready to get back on the horse, but I'm definitely gun shy. Dare I try to set any goals? I did manage some of them in 2021. I published the two books I wanted to and I achieved my Goodreads reading goal. I'm proud of those achievements. I also don't feel too guilty about setting writing aside to heal. It was the right choice and I really hope it allows me the freedom to focus on writing the way I had wanted to in 2021.
My best guess for my fear is I'm going to have to suck it up. I need to sit down and set some goals. Then, what happens, happens. I just may need some good luck sent my way. And maybe a few kicks in the butt.
How was your 2021? Are you ready for 2022? What's your answer to the IWSG monthly question. Also, I HAVE A MERMAID STORY RELEASING THIS FRIDAY AND YOU SHOULD TOTES CHECK IT OUT. First four chapters will be free.
