At my bi-quarterly meeting (the BiQ), my fellow productivity & writing pro and I reviewed 2019 quarter three and prepared for quarter four. I can't believe we're almost though the year!
What Worked
- Cleaned up Gilded Lies draft for pitching at the RWA National Conference
- Completed pitches, synopsis, and query
- Attended RWA19 in NYC
- Submitted query requests
- Submitted to first RWA contest
- Wrote a new short story
- Finished plotting and development for Copper Wrath
- Completed Copper Wrath first draft
- Started new fanfiction fun project
- Joined local RWA chapter
- Attended first chapter meeting
- Attended Instagram class and updated my Instagram
- Read Debra Dixon's Goal, Motivation, and Conflict
- Completed GMC charts for all major characters in the Frequency Series
Where to Improve
- Account for mental health days
- Leave more time for family interruptions
- Make reading a priority
- Avoid overloading new content projects
- Break down projects into smaller tasks
- Find different (possible electronic) kanban system
- Change sprints from 25 minutes to 30
- Track progress in planner
- Update planner system (passion planner?)
- Find more artistic outlets
- More realistic deadlines
- Remember adulting is necessary, too
- Track social media posts and followers
- Batch social media posts
I'm feeling rather proud of myself! These were all fabulous advances towards my goals with minimal setbacks. I aimed a bit high on what I thought I'd be able to accomplish, but I'm still miles ahead of where I was only three short months ago. Check in with your goals and let me know how the quarter went for you!