Category Archives: Setting Goals

New Year’s Goals: Do you even remember them?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by S. C. Green

Back in January I set goals for the year. In years past, I set very specific goals: finish novel, save money for a new house, train dog to eat the neighbor’s flowers, et cetera. Most of which I failed to … Continue reading →

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Don’t get in your own way: staying goal-oriented through depression

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Amy McLane

Please note: while I do suffer bouts of depression, my milady is mild enough that most of my life I have confused it with ennui, apathy, or laziness. I do not take medication (although I consider it sometimes). If you’re … Continue reading →

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3 Tips to Make Your Writing Stronger

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Amy McLane

This week’s 3 Things… theme is 3 Things I wish I’d known then. Here are three pieces of advice on writing I wish I had understood as a wee moppet with 12 point Courier twinkling in my eyes. Cutting is … Continue reading →

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I Want A Dream Agent, So I Don’t Have To Dream Alone

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Amy McLane

It’s confession week, and that means time for us PLCers to recap what we’ve been up to, writing-wise, for the month. I’ve finally finished my revisions on The Iron Key and gotten everything out to my betas. Since then, I’ve … Continue reading →

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When to Put the Pen Down and Back Up Again

Posted on July 9, 2010 by S. C. Green

As some of you know, I’m currently attempting to revise my first novel. I’m here to tell you I made a huge mistake. I waited too long. I’ve heard from countless sources that waiting to revise your manuscript after setting … Continue reading →

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