Category Archives: Setting Goals

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

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

Posted in Writing, S. C. Green, Progress Report, Goals, Setting Goals, Confessions | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

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

Posted in Amy McLane, Setting Goals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

3 Tips to Make Your Writing Stronger

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

Posted in 3 Things..., Amy McLane, Kickstart Your Writing, Setting Goals, The Business of Writing, Writing, Writing Tools | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

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

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

Posted in Amy McLane, Confessions, Progress Report, Setting Goals, The Business of Writing, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

When to Put the Pen Down and Back Up Again

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

Posted in Progress Report, S. C. Green, Setting Goals, Writing | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments