In this episode, I discuss the need for sustainable goals in my writing life, and how rewards (planned or happenstance) motivate and inspire me to keep going.

Mini Points in this episode

Introduction (0:00)

Example of a goal from my past and a question of sustainability (1:00)

Rewriting Goals and Problems with a Perfectionist Attitude (2:32)

SMART Goal (4:02)

My reason for focusing on sustainability (4:24)

Sustainable and Realistic Goals (6:57)

The reason for this subject today, my goals for the summer, and The Rayatana Series (7:40)

Brief mention of pitching at Realm Makers (a Christian Speculative Fiction Writing Conference in St. Louis) (10:10)

Revisions for Dark Blade: Forged (11:30) as one of the goals

Writing is Work (13:20)

Marketing Plans and Goals (14:30)

Celebrations in Writing and Life (16:05)

Happenstance Celebrations and a Mention of Village Books in Bellingham, WA (16:55)

Going to the movies as a storytelling celebration (21:30)

Specific celebrations for books (23:50)

A simple act of celebration (29:00)

Events and Promotions

Mysteries, Monsters, & Mayhem - episode 169: The Unexplainable will air on June 15th.

Realm Makers - July Event

Fierce Fantasy Book Funnel - 140+ books of fantasy!

Author Help Books - 10 Books by Author for Authors