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?
I'm hoping to have at least two books published, with number three on the way--dream big!
ReplyDeleteAgreed! That's the only way it might happen! :)
DeleteWe need Bloo Moose! Make it happen.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it was a tough question for me.
It is tough!
DeleteAnd, thanks! I'm hoping it'll happen one day soon :)
You can do it, Jemi. Can't wait to read not one, but numerous, books in the Bloo Moose series.
ReplyDeleteYay!!! Thanks Mason - you're awesome :)
DeleteIt's within reach - go for it.
ReplyDeleteIt's getting closer!
DeleteGlad you're learning so much from the pitch wars. I never did them. Good luck with your goals.
ReplyDeleteThis was a last minute Why Not? kind of moment and it was well worth it :)
DeleteGood luck, Jemi. I'm in a different place in my life. But I think I've been both a dreamer and a planner!
ReplyDeleteI bet you have! :)
DeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteMe too! Yay for dreamers :)
DeleteI'm not a planner, either. Goals are great, though. Something to strive for. Sounds like you have the confidence to reach yours. Great!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
December co-host
I hope I've got that confidence. It hides some days, but I'm forcing it out soon :)
Delete"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!
ReplyDeleteThankfully, we're not afraid of hard work - or we wouldn't be writers!! :)
DeleteYes, loads of hard work...that's the answer!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
Thanks!!
DeleteHard work generally is the answer to most of life's troubles and goals! :)
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.
ReplyDeleteI like that! Those dreams are important :)
DeleteBest wishes with your dreams!
ReplyDeleteI dream, over-plan, and then revise the goals, as needed. :)
Thanks Tyrean! Goals are important :)
DeleteMore 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
ReplyDeleteI wish I was more of a planner! :)
DeleteI'll definitely keep writing!
Good for you, Jemi! At least you are on your way~ KEEP up the good work and have fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's all about the joy & the fun! :)
DeleteWe never stop learning! Best wishes for your goals.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynda - the learning part is always fun! :)
DeleteYour plan sounds very doable to me. Cheering for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan - I hope so! :)
DeleteSounds like a good plan to me. Wishing you much success. Happy Holidays
ReplyDeleteJuneta @ Writer's Gambit
Thanks Juneta! :)
DeleteI'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?!?
ReplyDeleteYou will! It's all about getting across that finish line - every journey is different :)
DeleteHi 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. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise! Agreed - we'll reach those goals only with hard work :)
DeleteJemi, 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.
ReplyDeleteThat's great to hear! I'm working on it, but the progress is kind of snail-like :)
DeleteI definitely plan. I don't always accomplish, but I've become a serious planner.
ReplyDeleteI wish! I'm trying though! ;)
DeleteI 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....)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Life is ever-changing so we have to be flexible AND ready - and you're both!!! Enjoy :)
DeletePlans are made after dreaming, Jemi so yeah, we all dream and plan.
ReplyDeleteSo true!! :)
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