Weekly Goals

I have been completely unable to predict how busy or productive I week I would have lately. This week, though, should definitely be quite busy. Even during the weekdays, I have plans most evenings, and the weekend is no different, so I am keeping my goals limited to the most basic.


Core Goals

Write, edit, or outline every day: Same number one priority as always. Hopefully, I’ll also get some writing done in the weekend and keep my current writing streak going. Though, I don’t think I will include that in the goal.

Finish story for The Lodestar competition: I got a first draft ready last week, so now I hope to get the story edited and submitted for the competition this week.

Get exercise: As usual, I hope to get 2-3 exercise sessions done. I probably should up the goal a bit considering how well this has gone over the last couple of weeks. Then again, this week does look to be especially busy, and it’s getting colder and darker in the evenings, making going for a run more difficult.

Stop snacking: This goal has gone pretty well the last couple of weeks, but it’s still the one I’m struggling the most with. Following up on a weekend full of family parties with cakes and snack won’t make it easier.

Do vocal exercises: Same as always. I should be doing the vocal exercises 1-2 times a day.


Stretch Goals

Read short stories: Just like last week, I don’t have a firm goal for this one, but I want to read/listen to stories until I have found at least one I enjoyed and can put on my list of recommended short stories for my blog.

Stay up to date with Codex: I don’t really have anything I feel like I have to post or write about on the forum, but I should at least stay up to date.

Do a WYRM review: There’s that review I didn’t get done last week that needs doing.

Do another WYRM review: I really don’t think I will able to do two reviews with this being what it is. Still, it’s a stretch goal.

Submit short stories: I’ll be keeping this goal from last week as well even though it might not be relevant. I don’t currently have any short stories that need to go out on submission, but I have a dozen or so doing the rounds, and if any of them comes back with a “thanks, but no thanks”, I want to send them out to other magazines right away. That should be doable, unless I get a bunch of rejections right at the end of the week.