Intentions for 2009
Design and create a new website using DreamweaverLearn how to color work digitally (Photoshop class starts next week!)
Write at least four manuscripts (11 ideas!)
Submit Dummy Book (I'll be able to submit to four closed houses after Feb.)
Attend SCBWI Summer Conference (DUH!)
Update Portfolio quarterly
Create a promotional mailer (I have an idea percolating...)
Compile a relevant publisher’s mailing list and send mailer (Already started)
Participate in SCBWI online contest (Competition is good for the soul, right? *snort!*)
Continue to create personal artwork (Nothing inspires me like creating for the pleasure of it!)
Maintain activity with local SCBWI chapter (I jumped in with both feet in October!)
Create an artist’s statement (More for myself than any high-falutin' reason)
Figure out how to more efficiently connect all social networking (Seriously, Facebook, Myspace, Blogger, Twitter...there's gotta be a better way to run all of these things!)
Mick Jagger (Kathi Appelt calls doing what you were put on this Earth to do the MJ Philosophy of Life.)
Continue to learn, learn, learn and grow, grow, grow!
(A personal intention: get a really, really big tattoo!) (he, he, he...)
*I have an insane timeline set up to accomplish all I want to in 2009 that I could share, but I think this is less mind-boggling. What do you intend for 2009?
posted by Dee at
6:42 PM
3 Comments:
I think this list is fantastic - you GO!
When you put it 'out there' like this, then you are already half way there... stay focussed, keep up that energy and passion, and you'll be crossing off the items on your list faster than you can say "I gotta book deal!"
One of the most rewarding items on your list is the "Getting involved with your local chapter." This not only opens doors you didn't even think of, but weaves connections and creates the harmony in a magical, mysterious and marvelous way for you. These are the perks, yes, and simply put, it is just a lot of fun to meet so many like-minded and fascinating people - all wanting to create good books for children. Enjoy!
And I just love the last item - woohoo!!!!!
Nice list, Dee! Your motivation is really inspiring, and I know you can do it!!
Thanks Girls!
Leeza-That's one of the reasons I write a list of intentions. I'm a firm believer in the "write it down/make it happen" philosophy!
I totally agree with the chapter involvement, too. I started attending monthly meetings in October, and offered to volunteer at an upcoming Librarians Conference being hosted in Houston this year. Next thing you know, I'm helping to coordinate the SCBWI booth, Speaker's Sourcebook and Raffle Drawing! The R.A. and I are on a first name basis, and I'm having so much fun! :D
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