Goals for September

I realise we're already a good way through September, but I thought I'd better post my monthly goals all the same! I didn't complete as many of my August goals as I would have liked, but I had a busy month what with starting my new role at work, so I can forgive myself for that.


These were my goals for August:

- Write a short story for Kyra Lennon's cat anthology - Done! I didn't get to edit it as much as I would have liked, but it turned out OK and I got it up on my blog in time.


- Write a short story for Write-Edit-Publish - My inspiration totally went out of the window for this one. I had so many ideas for it, but I just couldn't get them down on paper right, so I gave up in the end.


- Read 6 books - I haven't picked a book up since I started my new role at work - when you come home from an 11 hour shift, reading is the last thing on your mind.


- Pick up where I left off with my NaNo edits - Again, I've been too busy at work to look at these. I will get to them, though! 

One goal out of four - not too bad, I suppose! I should be glad I got anything done this month, with how busy I've been. 


Here are my goals for September: 

- Write a short story for Write-Edit-Publish - I will do this! I've been meaning to take part for the last three months, so I definitely will this month! 

- Read 3 books - I'm aiming low in the hopes that I'll exceed my expectations! 

- Work on NaNo edits - Again, something I've been meaning to do for a while, and I really want to get back into the story again. 

Comments

  1. Optimistic Existentialist11 September 2014 at 12:10

    Hi Laura!! No doubt it would be hard to read after an 11-hr shift. I hope you have a wonderful September!!

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  2. Alex J. Cavanaugh11 September 2014 at 12:50

    I'm sure Kyra appreciated your contribution. Now, nail those September goals.

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  3. Sheena-kay Graham11 September 2014 at 20:10

    I missed getting the cat anthology done so good for you for completing your submission. Do your best and you will get as much accomplished as you can. Good luck.

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  4. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne21 September 2014 at 14:31

    Great start on your goals, Laura. You'll be able to celebrate when they're all done.

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