Category Archives: Goals

Into the Home Stretch: Checking in on My Writing Goals

Posted on November 3, 2012 by D. Thomas Minton

The third quarter of 2012 ended several weeks ago, but I’ve been reluctant to review my progress on my annual writing goals.  I know Q3 wasn’t a great quarter for my writing, and putting together this review has confirmed it.  I’ve manage to … Continue reading →

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Bang! We’re Off!

Posted on November 1, 2012 by D. Thomas Minton

National Novel Writing Month is officially here.  Good luck to anyone taking part, and I hope I see you at the finish line.  Now to work!  To work!

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Ready or Not: NaNoWriMo is Coming

Posted on October 21, 2012 by D. Thomas Minton

For the past four years, I’ve taken part in National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo for those in the know.  For those not familiar with NaNoWriMo, it’s a celebration of writing with a challenge for all those who wish to participate: write a … Continue reading →

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Halfway There

Posted on July 1, 2012 by D. Thomas Minton

We’ve reached the halfway point of 2012, so it’s time to check in on my annual goals.  I had a very successful first quarter, and while it may not have always felt as successful, my second quarter also shaped up to be … Continue reading →

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Three Months Gone…So How Am I Doing?

Posted on April 4, 2012 by D. Thomas Minton

We’ve reached the quarter mark of 2012, and I thought it would be a good time to assess where I am on my annual writing goals.  With only a quarter of the year finished, it’s no surprise that I’ve not … Continue reading →

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Writer of the Now

Posted on March 29, 2012 by D. Thomas Minton

I’m a big supporter of the Writers of the Future contest (regardless of my thoughts about L. Ron Hubbard) as a venue for aspiring writers.  For those not familiar with it, Writers of the Future is the largest and (arguably) the … Continue reading →

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Taking the Next Step: 2012 Writing Goals

Posted on January 16, 2012 by D. Thomas Minton

I’m a goal-oriented person.  Goals help me focus my efforts and give me tangible targets towards which to work.  Last year was the first year I set concrete writing goals because I wanted to get serious about trying to turn my fiction … Continue reading →

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Why No Arbor Day Resolutions?

Posted on January 8, 2012 by D. Thomas Minton

I’ve never been into making New Year’s resolutions.  I guess I’ve never seen the point.  I’ve always thought that if I’ve wanted to make a change in my life, why wait until January?  I get the whole “new year-new start” thing, … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction Writers of America

Posted on January 5, 2012 by D. Thomas Minton

My membership to Science Fiction Writers of America was approved yesterday.  Since I started entertaining the idea that I wanted to write (oh so long ago), joining SFWA has been a goal.  At that time, I didn’t even know what SFWA did; I just knew that … Continue reading →

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So…How Did I Do in 2011?

Posted on December 31, 2011 by D. Thomas Minton

With the last few hours of 2011 winding down, now seems like an appropriate time to reflect on what I’ve accomplished this year as writer.  Last January, I decided to get serious about my writing, so I set concrete goals for the year.  … Continue reading →

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