Wednesday, December 7, 2016

IWSG & Career Goals

The Insecure Writer's Support Group is the brainchild of Alex J. Cavanaugh. He, his clones, minions, friends, and fellow authors make it an amazing event every month.




Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

And we’re revving up IWSG Day to make it more fun and interactive! Every month, we'll announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG Day post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.

December's IWSG Questions: In terms of your writing career, where do you see yourself five years from now, and what’s your plan to get there?

This is the toughest question yet!


I'm not a great planner, but I am a great dreamer. So, let's see. In five years, I hope to have 3-5 novels out in my Bloo Moose series. I hope to be starting in on another series while continuing to add to Bloo Moose.


How am I going to get there?


Lots and lots of hard work! I've learned a ton since September (thanks to the amazing people I've encountered via a PitchWars contest) and I think this may finally be a doable goal. I'm still learning and have a ways to go, but I finally feel like that goal is within reach.


How about you? Are you more of a planner or a dreamer? Where do you hope to be?


45 comments:

JeffO said...

I'm hoping to have at least two books published, with number three on the way--dream big!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

We need Bloo Moose! Make it happen.
Yeah, it was a tough question for me.

Mason Canyon said...

You can do it, Jemi. Can't wait to read not one, but numerous, books in the Bloo Moose series.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

It's within reach - go for it.

Natalie Aguirre said...

Glad you're learning so much from the pitch wars. I never did them. Good luck with your goals.

James Pailly said...

I have a hard time planning five months ahead, so trying to figure out the next five years is next to impossible for me. I guess that makes me more of a dreamer.

Diane Burton said...

I'm not a planner, either. Goals are great, though. Something to strive for. Sounds like you have the confidence to reach yours. Great!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
December co-host

Chrys Fey said...

"Lots and lots of hard work!" I love that answer because it's so honest. To reach any goal or plan, we have to put in lots of hard work. :) I wish you all the best, Jemi!

Michelle Wallace said...

Yes, loads of hard work...that's the answer!
I was always taught that hard work doesn't kill you but is good for the soul.
You can do this. Keep at it.
Happy IWSG Day!

Jemi Fraser said...

Agreed! That's the only way it might happen! :)

Jemi Fraser said...

It is tough!
And, thanks! I'm hoping it'll happen one day soon :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Yay!!! Thanks Mason - you're awesome :)

Jemi Fraser said...

It's getting closer!

Jemi Fraser said...

This was a last minute Why Not? kind of moment and it was well worth it :)

Jemi Fraser said...

I bet you have! :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Me too! Yay for dreamers :)

Jemi Fraser said...

I hope I've got that confidence. It hides some days, but I'm forcing it out soon :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thankfully, we're not afraid of hard work - or we wouldn't be writers!! :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks!!
Hard work generally is the answer to most of life's troubles and goals! :)

Chemist Ken said...

I'm more of a dreamer I guess. I do plan, but those plans never work out, so I use the dreams to keep me pointed in the right direction.

Tyrean Martinson said...

Best wishes with your dreams!
I dream, over-plan, and then revise the goals, as needed. :)

erica and christy said...

More of a planner...man, I feel like as a writer I should be more of a dreamer. Maybe this is why self-publishing has been so alluring. Write on! You'll make your dreams and goals! Christy

Michael Di Gesu said...

Good for you, Jemi! At least you are on your way~ KEEP up the good work and have fun!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

We never stop learning! Best wishes for your goals.

Susan Gourley/Kelley said...

Your plan sounds very doable to me. Cheering for you!

Jemi Fraser said...

I like that! Those dreams are important :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks Tyrean! Goals are important :)

Jemi Fraser said...

I wish I was more of a planner! :)
I'll definitely keep writing!

Jemi Fraser said...

Thank you! It's all about the joy & the fun! :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks Lynda - the learning part is always fun! :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks Susan - I hope so! :)

Juneta key said...

Sounds like a good plan to me. Wishing you much success. Happy Holidays
Juneta @ Writer's Gambit

Jenny Baranick said...

I'm passionate about planning, but it always takes me longer to finish a piece than I plan for it to take. But as long as I continue to work on it, I'm happy. It'll get finished eventually. Right?!?

Denise Covey said...

Hi Jemi. I think without planning and tons of hard work we won't make it, whatever 'it' is to each of us. I wish you well with your goals. :-)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks Juneta! :)

Jemi Fraser said...

You will! It's all about getting across that finish line - every journey is different :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks Denise! Agreed - we'll reach those goals only with hard work :)

Stephen Tremp said...

Jemi, I've always been a dreamer but recently have gotten pretty darn good at planning. It really takes both to make a lot of progress and see results so the detail portion of planning is working well for me.

Jemi Fraser said...

That's great to hear! I'm working on it, but the progress is kind of snail-like :)

Matt Sinclair said...

I definitely plan. I don't always accomplish, but I've become a serious planner.

Beth said...

I guess I'm a planner AND a dreamer. Hard to say where I'll be in 5 years. I took an unexpected turn into corporate writing and am quite enjoying that right now. I just try to keep my mind open to whatever pops up! (So maybe I'm more of a dreamer....)

Jemi Fraser said...

I wish! I'm trying though! ;)

Jemi Fraser said...

Love it! Life is ever-changing so we have to be flexible AND ready - and you're both!!! Enjoy :)

Nasreen said...

Plans are made after dreaming, Jemi so yeah, we all dream and plan.

Jemi Fraser said...

So true!! :)