Goals 2010: Writing

Get BRIAR-BOUND ready to sell
I really want to say "Sell BRIAR-BOUND", but too many factors aren't in my hands. So I'll do as much as I can to give the project the best possible chance. The revised draft is with Chris now. I imagine another, simpler revision, then a polish, before it's ready.

Synopsize the rest of the BRIAR-BOUND story
In the long run, the sequel-synopsis will change, but I want to have a clear idea of my intent -- for me and any editors who ask. The remaining story may be three books or two -- I won't know till I make a synopsis at a detail level similar to the synop for the first book. Once I do that, I'll compare their lengths and decide.

Attend SCBWI's Winter Conference
Registered, with flights and accommodations (thanks, Trip and Sarina!). The lineup looks fun (I chose breakouts A, B, and D), and being surrounded by people who love children's books should be great. Plus, Dave and I scheduled a few days on either side to get up to our annual NYC shenanigans. Plus-plus, we're meeting Super Agent Chris for dinner to plot world dom-- I mean, nosh on some tasty food.

Do a better job of making my writing time sacred
Oh man, do I love to distract myself. But I only have so much time to write in the afternoons. So this year, I'll make use of bookmarks, incentive lists, and general self-smackdowns to put distracting activities to the side until my writing for each day is finished.

* What are your career goals for 2010?
* Are you re-addressing any older goals?
* When you set goals, do you shoot for the stars, or pick goals you're sure you can meet?

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