Sunday, January 12, 2025

2025: Time to set those goals!

I'm filled with enthusiasm and a sense of thankfulness over the great receiption of Unleashed Pursuit, just released last week, already with 3 reviews! But, now it's time to set goals for 2025 -- a mix of writing and personal commitments. 

Here's my preliminary list, including deadlines (aargh!):

  • Complete the first rough draft of Honeymoon in Egypt, an art crimes mystery, currently at 30K. Book 2 following The Seventh Tapestry, (now up to 149 reviews!) by June 2025.
  • Continue blogging 2x/month.
  • Send newsletter 1x/month.
  • Read and review other authors 2x/month.
  • Participate in writing groups (Zoom 4x/month, Spokane Authors 1x/month). Maybe resume working with the Internet Writing Workshop?
Am I being too ambitious? I truly don't know.

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  • OTHER:
    • Go swimming and/or some other physical activity 3x/week.
    • Continue making comfort quilts for those who need them, probably 1x/month.
    • Come up with some way to make cooking easier (I really don't have a clue).
    • Celebrate family commitments with activities 2x/week.
    • Face down the MARKETING challenge (again, never sure what works or what I 'should' do to encourage new readers). 
      • Do I offer a freebie for Valentine's Day? Hmmm. What do YOU think?

    Ah, the truth is that I don't feel ready for 2025. Family illnesses are distracting, and I feel like each day brings a new and unexpected challenge. My favorite saying these days is that real life is much like fiction -- full of plot twists! I hope to support those who need me in the coming year -- and keep writing.

    May 2025 be a good year for us all -- and, hopefully, a little less complicated!
     

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    1. Natalie Aguirre3:48 AM

      It's great your book release has been going well. It sounds like you have good goals you can meet. And I totally get what you mean about making cooking easier. Over the years since my husband died, I want to cook less and less. I just want to pull something out of my frig to eat, as a widow friend of mine says.

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      1. Beth Camp9:09 AM

        Thank you, Natalie. I've subscribed to the Eating Well newsletter and they have some fine ideas . . . eatingwell.com . . . if I were alone, I think it would be harder. Granola for dinner? Yep. I hope you treat yourself to dinner out now and then (leftovers!), and have a good 2025 in all ways.

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    2. Victoria Marie Lees7:56 AM

      You are amazing in all you do, Beth. More power to you. Marketing scares me, as I try to publish my college memoir this year. Stay well and strong this year.

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      1. Beth Camp9:10 AM

        Thank you for stopping by. I'm going to face down that marketing challenge and hopefully share some ideas here. Let me know about your memoir launch, please!

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    3. Jayden R. Vincente5:04 PM

      So glad your book release is going well! I have some of the same issues you do. I hate cooking! My husband does most of it, but at one time, I made a bunch of freezer meals and then they went in the crockpot or instapot. (Happy to share tips if you're interested!)

      Marketing is definitely my down fall. If you get any magic inspiration, let me know! :)

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