Time to do your end of year wrap-up

Usually at this time of year there are thousands of wrap-up the year blogs and articles. Maybe it’s me, but this year I’m just not seeing so many. Is it because, like me, so many have been caught off-guard by the fact that the year is already over? Or are people just tired of writing (and reading) the same thing every year?

Whatever the reason, I’m not eager to buck the trend. Instead, I’m just here to remind you of two things:

1) the importance of looking back over the previous year and making note of all of your accomplishments. (Yes, there will be failures too, but unless you can look at them in a positive light as a learning experience, I’d say to analyze them some other time)

2) Don’t forget to take a few minutes to do some planning for the coming year. How much do you want to write and publish? One book, two? Maybe you write fast and can get five or six books done in a year. Now would also be a great time to write a list of what you want to write. It doesn’t have to be a full synopsis, it could just be Book# 2 and 3 of current series. But the more detail you can put in there the better. Oh, and don’t forget to write this down someplace where you’ll find it later — in your paper planner if you keep one, otherwise I’d suggest putting it on the first of the month when you think you’ll be able to start writing.