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Comment on Looking Ahead to 2010 by Fiona

Fiona — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:42:04 +0000

This is such perfect time, Devon. Just last night I sat with my husband to discuss his career goals for the next year. He has been very miserable in his job for some time now and these questions gave some great talking points for us to consider.

Comment on Looking Ahead to 2010 by Monday, November 9, 2009 « Ink In My Coffee

Monday, November 9, 2009 « Ink In My Coffee — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:14:22 +0000

[...] questions for 2010 are up at the Goals, Dreams, and Resolutions site. If you’re having trouble figuring out your priorities for next year – even if they [...]

Comment on November To-Do List by Saturday, November 7, 2009 « Ink In My Coffee

Saturday, November 7, 2009 « Ink In My Coffee — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:52:29 +0000

[...] have my November To-Do list up on the Goals, Dreams, and Resolutions site. I’m working on next year’s [...]

Comment on October Wrap-up by Sunday, November 1, 2009 « Ink In My Coffee

Sunday, November 1, 2009 « Ink In My Coffee — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:21:05 +0000

[...] GDR wrap-up is online for October, and I’ll post November’s To Do list in the next couple of [...]

Comment on October — Fall Always Feels Like a Fresh Start by Lori

Lori — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:38:28 +0000

That’s a long list! The paid deadlines – I agree. The money facilitates the ability to concentrate on fiction. Fiction has a longer tail in terms of pay, but it takes longer, thus requiring the nonfiction work.

A vicious cycle.

Comment on September and looking ahead to next year by Colin Galbraith

Colin Galbraith — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:27:47 +0000

I’ve also been through a period of self-analysis and change and it feels much, much better to have faced my failings and deal with them, instead of my normal of pattern of trying to fight through it.

I’ve moved my writing year round to September to August, so I can use the Edinburgh Book Festival as the turnaround point.

Taking risks is what it’s all about, it’s just a matter of timing once you’ve committed and it sounds like you’re there. I’m looking forward to reading what leaves your pen

Also want to wish you a wonderful trip. It’ll be interesting to see how how your travels impact your decisions mentioned in this post.

While I’m on, here’s my September GDR currently in progress since I’ve not posted last couple of months…

FICTION
* Complete writing Baccara Burning – IP
* Complete editing of Greener is the Grass
* Develop short fiction ideas – IP
* Re-submit any rejected/recalled short stories – IP
* Enter a couple of writing/poetry competitions – done

POETRY
* Write at least one poem per week- done
* Develop ideas for new chapbook

EDITING
* Launch RR Issue 8 – done
* Stay on top of RR submissions – IP
* Start preparing RR issue 9 for December

FREELANCE
* Get a few gigs to review for NotW – done
* Check out potential new website client – IP

WEB
* Amalgamate web design and freelance writing websites – done; compassfreelance.co.uk

MARKETING
* Publish September newsletter – done
* Keep website(s) up to date – IP
* Look for book marketing ops
* Bring Podcast ideas to life
* Bring YouTube ideas to life
* Complete MIS sound bites – done; audio now on blog

READING
* The Butt by Will Self – IP
* Sisters in Time by Ginger Simpson – IP

NON-WRITING
* Re-launch diet plan – LOL!!!!!

Comment on August To Do List by Colin Galbraith

Colin Galbraith — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:46:15 +0000

Pick of Devon’s list: ANGEL HUNT

Pick of Diane’s list: Walking in the Wye Valley. How did you get on with Devon’s 5 Short Stories in 10 Weeks?

Comment on August To Do List by Diane

Diane — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:14:35 +0000

Here is what I plan to get through in August.

Day job
-complete 2 x poster campaigns
-brochure work
-arrange video conferences for magazine board
-weekly timesheet
-weekly meeting/telecon with deputy editor
-regular telecons with managing editor
-website work
-telephone conference
-autumn 2009 magazine in production
-UKTC News

Admin
-diary work (Sep)
-update gig list daily
-monthly FMP payment
-monthly finance/budget work

Writing
-update writing blog on every writing day
-Voices from the Dearne Valley – admin
-Voices from the Dearne Valley – publicity
-Voices from the Dearne Valley – transcribe 3 x interviews
-article – Barcelona
-article – Walking in the Wye Valley
-Devon’s 5 Short Stories in 10 Weeks x 2
-Writers’ Bureau x 2
-query – brainstorming infant remedies
-draft walking articles as walks are completed

Household
-weekly supermarket shopping
-weekly household chores
-weekly baking
-weekly batch cooking

Rest, relaxation, self development and other
-read 1 x novel
-watch 6 x TV series
-monthly hair appointment
-1 x football match
-4 x walks
-4 x rock gigs
-almost daily Wii
-1 x trip to Birmingham

Comment on July Wrap Up by Diane

Diane — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:12:33 +0000

Here is what I achieved in June/July:

Day job
-summer 2009 magazine
-weekly timesheet
-weekly meeting/telephone chat with deputy editor
-chatted with managing editor at least once a week
-1 x telephone conference
-website work
-start 2 x poster campaigns
-plan autumn 2009 magazine

Admin
-diary work (Jul/Aug)
-update gig list daily
-monthly bill payments
-monthly finance/budget work
-voted in European elections
-set up a financial management plan

Writing
-updated writing blog on every writing day
-Voices from the Dearne Valley admin
-market study
-2 x guest blogs

Household
-weekly supermarket shopping
-weekly household chores
-organised plumber to fix toilet
-organised Sky engineer

Rest, relaxation, self development and other
-read 2 x novels
-2 x monthly hair appointments
-watched 5 x TV series
-1 x theatre visit
-8 x rock gigs
-intermittent Wii
-several lunchtime walks
-2 x trips to Birmingham
-1 x day out
-1 x regular walk
-physiotherapy

Comment on June To-Do List by Damaria Senne

Damaria Senne — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:41:26 +0000

I am coming in late in the goals, dreams and resolutions project, but I’ve been following yours Devon and have decided to take the plunge and do mine. So here’s my June list:

CONTRACTED WORK

- Add 2 posts daily, with images to AIDS campaign blog
- Add partner pages for Swaziland, Zimbabwe
- and Zambia and upload videos and images
- Develop monthly report for AIDS Campaign blog
- Ghost write one weekly post for client blog
- Write 5 articles on software engineering for newsletter and other media
- Write one feature article about public sector for graduate students
- Write brochure copy for software programme used in public sector
- Continue promotional work for AIDS Campaign blog
- Plan publicity for launch of the CoachLab

TRAINING

Take software engineering classes and forums

OWN PROJECTS

- Finalise children’s story for TV programme on heritage sites for July shoot
- Work on MASEDI (novel)
- Start work on Nollywood novel
- Update own blog 5 days a week
- Sign and fax contract for The Face of The Spirit
Life

LIFE

- Plan for Baby’s for mid-term break starting end of June
- Plan trip to Durban for July
- Continue with renovations of Joburg home
- Move into converted home office
- Visit farmhouse and find out scope of work to make habitable