We're creeping up on a new year to set goals. Man, that comes up fast. When do you start considering what your goals are for the new year? Do you set goals or let it ride? Personally, some years I've set goals and others I have not. Last year, believe it or not, I did not set goals.
My two most obvious goals for 2024 are two get the two books I'm working on published, which means I'll be starting on the next ones. Yes–for those of you curious, I already have the fifth one rolling around in my brain. However, if my second romantic suspense takes off as well as the first one did, I'm going to have to brainstorm a completely new idea. I did not intend to connect the first two romantic suspense books, but it worked out that way. I'm not sure if I can do it a third time.
Not to worry–I will not stop writing, and my goal every year is to put out stories worthy of my readers.
I need to get a solid schedule down. This entire year has been a learning experience, especially with publishing two books. I have spent almost all of my free time writing or doing art and craft fairs. We have done very little else this summer, including camping. We've only gone . . . twice so far, with one more trip scheduled. We have done hardly anything this summer other than work. Not that I'm complaining! I love writing, and this entire process has been fun. Marketing is hard work, but there is a trick to it, I'm sure.
My most obvious goal should be to sell more books and get more recognition, but I think that will come in time. That's all I have for goals at the moment. I try not to stress myself with new year's goals.