1.I want to finish my Christmas story, “Frisky’s Christmas Wish.” It’s a rewrite of an old published story, the first one I wrote for a children’s magazine way back in 2012. I also want to finish preparing all my 2024 writing resources. I have some big goals for 2024.
2.I am not sure what to do with my 100 day creations. I know “Inklings” is a great complete first draft that I can work on and then submit in the first quarter. I also want to do a rewrite/edit of my middle grade fantasy novel and start outlining my fantasy horror wonderland novel over the next three months. Then there’s the submission packet I’m putting together to query agents for my Picture Books. There are so many projects waiting patiently for me to return with a fully charged pen in hand.
3.I learned that engaging with the page regularly is fun, joyful, and meaningful ‘work’. Giving my writing priority in my life has made me happier than I’ve been in a very long time. The best part is knowing what I’m writing is not perfect, and that’s okay, because I will get another chance to write something better tomorrow. Letting go of perfectionism is a big step towards writing more, and writing better. I will continue creating work regularly. Posting something daily seems like a totally doable habit.
4.Yes, I have been with you from the beginning, Tammy, from Day 100. What really helped me keep on track is a little Creativity Tracker bookmark I designed on Canva. I printed it out and then put it in a jar with a set of 3 yellow markers, 2 yellow highlighters, and 2 shades of yellow watercolor paints. Each day I’d color, highlight, or paint in the next square. The simple goal of filling every square with a little bit of sunshine was enough to motivate me to show up and create something every day. I put a picture of a bee and an ant on the front and a bicycle on the back with the slogan, “Create Then Consume!” as inspiration to keep writing and creating every day. Two rabbit ears peek out from behind the word, “Creativity” to remind me to pay attention to the creative inspiration present in my surroundings.
1.I want to finish my Christmas story, “Frisky’s Christmas Wish.” It’s a rewrite of an old published story, the first one I wrote for a children’s magazine way back in 2012. I also want to finish preparing all my 2024 writing resources. I have some big goals for 2024.
2.I am not sure what to do with my 100 day creations. I know “Inklings” is a great complete first draft that I can work on and then submit in the first quarter. I also want to do a rewrite/edit of my middle grade fantasy novel and start outlining my fantasy horror wonderland novel over the next three months. Then there’s the submission packet I’m putting together to query agents for my Picture Books. There are so many projects waiting patiently for me to return with a fully charged pen in hand.
3.I learned that engaging with the page regularly is fun, joyful, and meaningful ‘work’. Giving my writing priority in my life has made me happier than I’ve been in a very long time. The best part is knowing what I’m writing is not perfect, and that’s okay, because I will get another chance to write something better tomorrow. Letting go of perfectionism is a big step towards writing more, and writing better. I will continue creating work regularly. Posting something daily seems like a totally doable habit.
4.Yes, I have been with you from the beginning, Tammy, from Day 100. What really helped me keep on track is a little Creativity Tracker bookmark I designed on Canva. I printed it out and then put it in a jar with a set of 3 yellow markers, 2 yellow highlighters, and 2 shades of yellow watercolor paints. Each day I’d color, highlight, or paint in the next square. The simple goal of filling every square with a little bit of sunshine was enough to motivate me to show up and create something every day. I put a picture of a bee and an ant on the front and a bicycle on the back with the slogan, “Create Then Consume!” as inspiration to keep writing and creating every day. Two rabbit ears peek out from behind the word, “Creativity” to remind me to pay attention to the creative inspiration present in my surroundings.
This was amazing to read! I love the idea of a bookmark and the Create then Consume motto!
Love all of this!