Carol Collett

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23 Jul 2012

Where I’m At

Yes, I ended the title of this post with a preposition. With apologies to my Mom, it’s intentional and I’m leaving it that way.

I’ve determined the reason I haven’t blogged consistently in, oh, ever, is because my blog lacks focus. Really. It does. That’s where I’m at–trying to find a focus for this blog that will keep me posting.

In the mean time, I’ve started eating healthy, cutting my caloric intake, exercising, and getting fit. I’ve lost 17 pounds since Christmas! I’ve set a fitness goal for myself that I will run the Country Music Half Marathon in April 2013.

I’ve done it before–in 2002. Anyone want to join me for 2013?

Crossing the Finish Line in 2002

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01 May 2012

One Third Down, Two Thirds To Go

Wow-hard to wrap my head around how fast the first one third of 2012 flew past me. The year left my goals and me in the dust back, oh, around February 1.

But, the good news? Two thirds of 2012 remains, holding my hand, patting my back, saying “There, there, dear. It’ll be okay.”

Time to revamp.

Again.

I’ve reassessed where I’m at with my writing. (I hear my mother’s voice saying “Behind the at!”) And I’ve adjusted my 2012 goals.

Here they are:
    Blog three times a week.
    Complete one more novel length draft.
    Complete six short stories.
    Submit at least two short stories for publication.
    Attend an average of one MTCW meeting per month.
    Attend Killer Nashville conference this fall.

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16 Feb 2012

Adjusting Goals

So far this year I’ve done pretty well with my goals. But I think it’s time for a reality check and an adjustment. I’m not going to enter the Genesis contest. Not because I’m afraid or nervous, but because I just don’t care about it right now. Which is odd to me. But I think it’s because I know I’m not ready.

I can’t even bear the thought of looking at the story I finished in January. I’ve tried to start something new, but can’t get interested yet, the characters and their world are still forming in my mind.

Which brings me to the next adjustment. I am not going to push myself to finish two more novel length stories this year. I’d like to finish one.

Now I’m going to add a goal to the mix. I plan to write every day. Even if it’s just a sentence in my journal. I need to write something every single day. Well, something other than a tweet or a Facebook post.

Are you still on track with the goals you set for yourself for 2012?

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01 Feb 2012

Post Rough Draft Completion Blues

Saturday when I finished the rough draft of my first novel I was Snoopy dancing. Lame, I know, but that event placed a large check mark beside one of the major milestones for a writing career. So I was happy. Still am.

So why do I feel a kind of bluesy funk creepy over me? No, I don’t need medication. But it’s kind of like “Now what?” Wonder if that’s normal?

Normal or not, tonight’s the night I get over it. I gave myself a few days to not write, to relax and enjoy the accomplishment. But tonight, it’s back to the keyboard.

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30 Jan 2012

Goals Update

With only one day left in January I’m happy to report I’ve completed two goals and am still on track for my others.
As of Saturday evening I completed the rough draft of my first novel. I also met my January word count goal.
I’m still blogging three times a week.
So far 2012 is off to a great start.

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18 Jan 2012
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Mid-Month Goal Check-In

Accountability time. So far I’m doing well working toward my goals for this year. No cause for too much excitement since 2012 is only two and a half weeks old. But still, I’m happy.

Blog three times a week? Check

Finish rough draft of current story by 1/31/12? On target, well, maybe a little ahead of target. :)

Next up? Work on Genesis Contest entry the minute I finish the rough draft of the current story.

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01 Nov 2011

A New Month, A New Goal

October ended with my word count for the month at 12,469. I never thought I’d write that much in a month.

But we’re in a new month now and I have a new goal. I plan to write at least 15,000 words in November. If I meet that goal, I’ll aim for 20,000+ in December.

I’d like to write considerably more words because I would like very much to finish the rough draft of my WIP by the end of the year. I’m guessing I need about 50,000 words to do that.

Several friends are participating in NaNoWriMo this year. I thought about it, but decided I’d rather finish the current WIP than start something new.

Off to start November’s word count. Happy Tuesday! :)

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06 Sep 2011
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Pondering the Future

Been thinking a lot about the future, what I want it to be and how I can work towards that vision. There are certain things I need to give up, certain old dreams that I never realized and now understand are no longer my dreams. But there are certain old dreams that linger and beg for attention.

Writing lingers, most of the time dormant, in the back of my mind. That’s one dream that just won’t let go of me. I’ve tried to shake it off. I’ve tried to ignore it. But I can’t. So I’ll pull that dream out once again, dust it off, feed it, and hope it grows.

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05 Sep 2011

Fitness Goals

I have two fitness goals. One, I need to lose 80 pounds. Two, I want to run/walk the 2012 Country Music Half Marathon. Lofty goals, for sure.

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20 Aug 2011

Worst Blogger in the World

It’s official. I’m the worst blogger in the world.  So much for my goal of blogging at least once a week. Can I start again? Not really a do-over, just a restart.
Busy day planned today. Housework, cleaning out the car, getting a haircut, and writing all on deck for today.

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