What are the ways to start the year right as a writer?
Here is a sneak peek of my guest post for COMPEL Pro Blog about three ways to start the year with the right writing goals. We can apply these methods of goal-setting to other areas beyond writing as well.
The New Year is here. This means new beginnings, fresh ideas, and new dreams. We are all familiar with New Year’s resolutions that somehow, mysteriously, dissolve in the air when January is over. Or even earlier!
We wonder if there is another way to start the year successfully. As Christian writers, we need to do some planning with the Lord to start the year right. The best way to do this is to set writing goals that are realistic and measurable.
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3 Ways to Start the Year Right as a Writer
Here is how to start the year successfully with the right writing goals.
#1 Evaluating the Previous Year
After inviting the Lord to plan together, we can start by evaluating the previous year in terms of goals and results. These questions can help:
- Which goals from last year have you achieved? With what results?
- Which goals were not achieved? Why?
- What has changed from last year (in your life, environment, and so on)?
- Where are you now as a writer? (just starting, wrote a book, looking for freelancing opportunities…)
- What is your greatest desire as a writer?
#2 Pivoting Our Hearts and Mindsets
Perhaps this is the most important step before we do the actual goal-setting with the Lord. Here are several practical steps and questions to guide us.
Read the rest of the post to learn more about the other ways we can start the year right as writers at COMPEL Pro Blog.
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More Encouragement for Bloggers, Writers, and Creatives
If you need inspiration and encouragement as a writer and creative, I can recommend these selected books on the writing life and creativity. Check them out.
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield
The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin
Do Your Art: A Manifesto on Rejecting Apathy to Bring Your Best to the World by Chad R. Allen
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
Real Artists Don’t Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age by Jeff Goins
The Accidental Creative: How to Be Brilliant at a Moment’s Notice by Todd Henry
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life by Brian Grazer
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Your Turn
Have you started planning with the Lord? What is your top priority writing goal this year? Share in the comments and on social media if you found this article helpful. Thank you!
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Thank you for this encouraging post this morning! I am still assessing my new year with the LORD and this post is very helpful! Thank you dear friend …
Thanks, my friend! I am happy you found the post helpful and encouraging. Blessings to you!
I loved this post—these ways to start the year right as a writer are so motivating and practical! Perfect tips to kick off a productive and inspired writing year.
Thanks, Gina! I am glad the post resonated with you. Blessings to you as you set goals for the new year.
Thank you for sharing your guest post on the 3 ways to start the year right as a writer. Wonderful tip to invite the Lord to plan by evaluating the previous year to look back while creating goals.
Thanks, Debbie! I am happy the post spoke to you. Praying for you as you evaluate last year and set new goals.
Thanks for this helpful resource on starting the year right as a writer! I agree that the idea of pivoting is key–if we don’t make space for change, then we get stuck in a rut. Excellent advice!
Thanks a lot, Crysti! You are right: we need to make space for change if we want to progress. Blessings!
Thank you for sharing this post about 3 ways to start the new year as a writer. I wanted to see the third item on your list, so read the rest on the Compel site. I love your point about reflection and also the reminder that goals are flexible. Keeping the Lord at the center of all I do as a writer is so important. Reading this was a great way to start my day!
Thanks, Lisa! I am glad you read the whole post on the Compel site and found these 3 ways to start the year with the right writing goals helpful. Blessings.
Thanks for this, Hadassah! I have been feeling a bit scattered as we transition into the new year. This helps me reassess and cast vision!
Thanks, friend! I am happy you found the post helpful to reaccess and plan! Blessings!