New Goals for Year Six

[smallhobbit]

It's time to commit to my new goals, rather than hoping they will simply sit in the ether.  The one thing I do know is that if I write them down then I am much more likely to keep them.  For any new members of my flist, my goals need to be attainable with a bit of effort.  So, without further ado:

Goal No 1 - Continue to write all the things

The emphasis this year is going to be on variety, rather than number of words.  It's very easy for me to slip into certain genre, generally casefic, with some hurt/comfort and a side order of crack.  Which I proved when I took part in B2MEM (a Tolkein based challenge) and still managed to write a casefic called Inspector Durin Mysteries.  Not that there's any problem with writing what you enjoy, but I don't think it will hurt to look at writing some different things, so I may be asking my flist for suggestions.  I'm steadily working towards 100 Fandoms, and still hoping to finish that by the end of this year.  And I've signed up for Exchange of Interest (Person of Interest exchange) again this year.


Goal No 2 - Actually do some artwork

The real disappointment of this past year was how little artwork I did.  Yes, there were plenty of reasons why I didn't do much, but this year there will be no excuses.  I've bought a new drawing pad, so I can do some pictures with pastels.  And I shall try and make a point of using my sketchbook when I go places, and not simply carry it in my bag.


Goal No 3 - Write two progress blog posts each month

This was the hardest to decide on, and I'm not really happy with the wording of the goal, so that may change.  I've been really happy with trying out lots of new things (and several of you have been kind enough to leave positive comments, for which thank you.)  And I don't want to simply look out for more new things just for the sake of the 'new'.  Equally I don't want to not do something because it's different.  But at the same time, I want to keep a record of how my current activities are progressing, because it's good to look back, and realise how much I have done.

So, I've decided every month to write two blog posts.  One will be a summary of progress on current projects - so you don't escape the cross stitch updates ;) - and the other will be on any new things, however minor, that I've done.  This may well include visiting new places, but I shall also include notes of how I'm doing with Goal No 1.

Comments

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

All very sensible. I look forward to the words. I am compiling my list of drabble prompts for my week of WW's May so maybe they will inspire new things. Am always available to help beta also. Look forward to the art, too! All the best and on y va.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you :) Words will no doubt appear, and I shall be interesting to see your drabble prompts, it should be fun. And I'm very grateful to you for your continued beta help, it's much appreciated.

[corvidology]

Good luck with it all. I'm still not writing anything but hopefully that will change. In the meantime, you can be an inspiration!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. I'll try :)

[howsmyenglish]

Sounds good! I think, progress posts are very good, they also help stay motivated and feel like you've accomplished something. At least, this is why I write them from time to time. And encouraging comments (thank you!) are a huge confidence booster!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. It's so easy just to let things slip if I don't record my progress - apart from being good to look back on. It wouldn't be the first time I've been pushed into finally doing something simply because I knew I was about to blog about it.

[margaret_r]

A good spread of ambitions:D Good luck with attaining your goals, will look forward to the results.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. I hope I shall continue to entertain you.

[luthienberen]

Lovely goals and I wish you all the very best with them.

Re: writing, I look forward to reading your efforts, especially the 100fandoms. Writing different genres is tough, but rewarding. Sometimes I deliberately attempt to write from an angle I have read but never tried my hand at, (femslash or a rare fandom)?

Oooo artwork! I hope you see many things to inspire you!

I do enjoy reading your journal posts, as it is nice to hear about the goals my friend's have reached and their lives. Keeping a record of what you done is an excellent way to track progress!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much.

I'm slowly writing my 100fandoms. My current list is here: https://smallhobbit.dreamwidth.org/262333.html I've written drabbles in rare fandoms for that.

I'm delighted you like reading my blog posts - thank you.

[luthienberen]

Eek Casablanca and Father Ted? Now those are rare but splendid. Some happy reading ahead. :)

[moth2fic]

Link to the Inspector Durin fic, please?

[smallhobbit]

A Hobbit Bingo The relevant chapters are clear from the Chapter titles. I hope you enjoy it.

[moth2fic]

Thank you! I'm not sure why I couldn't find it...