Reflecting On the Year So Far #IWSG

Today’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group post really didn’t apply to me. It asked about book cover design, and since I’m not an author, I don’t have any insights about that. However, I think the fun thing about being an indie author is you get a say in the design. From what I’ve heard from those traditionally published, you don’t get that kind of opportunity (unless that has changed?).

Anyway, we’re onto another month! By the time I’ve written this post, I’m hoping that I have finished at least one short story. That was my goal for January. As a short story writer, though, I’m beginning to reflect on the big picture of my publishing path. I’ve contemplated creating a series of connected stories based on a particular story I’m trying to get published now.

For February, I think my goal is to get back into revision again. This is another part of the writing process I’ve neglected lately. It’s a different type of writing and one that has me looking at the details of a story while keeping the big picture in mind. It isn’t easy and it can be, at least for me, quite a lengthy process.

This year my goal is to get back into the swing of writing again. And the full cycle of writing. So, I may waver between writing new drafts and rewriting and revising existing drafts.

How is your year going so far?

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