Seven Authors and Seven Resolutions

We’re resolving to make improvements! As writers we’re always juggling writing time and everything else. For 2024, our focus is on doing things smarter. Keep reading for our individual New Year’s Resolutions.

My 2024 resolution is to be more willing to say “no” to time-consuming favors, and to be firm in carving out more writing time for me. Good luck with that! —Diane A.S. Stuckart aka Anna Gerard

I’ve always been a Type-A, goal-driven person. What I’d like to improve in 2024 is balancing my true nose to the grindstone nature with play.—Debra H Goldstein

Something I miss most about my pre-publication days was that I could take all the time I wanted to spark my muse creatively. Then the words would flow in the depth that I wanted. In the last few years while writing to tight deadlines, it felt like I was speedskating through the process. I love to write and dearly enjoy the creative process. In 2024, I’m going to take those breaks and recharge so that my muse is happier!—Maggie Toussaint aka Valona Jones

I need to reset my writing goals for 2024. As I’ve recently celebrated a significant birthday, it’s time to reexamine where my career is and where I want it to go. Do I want to spend hours at the computer toiling away at yet another book? Waste time on marketing tasks that keep sales steady but not rising? Launch a more aggressive campaign to attract new readers? Or is my time better spent slowing down to focus on family? I think once the holidays are over, things will come into clearer focus and new goals can be set.—Nancy J Cohen

Oh, for a magic wand! I’d love to improve the world in so many ways! However, since magic wands are in short supply (if they even exist), I’ll settle for finding more ways to improve my own little corner of the world because even baby steps can have giant results.—Lois Winston

I want to work on my time management. The key to being more productive is to take it easy and appreciate the here and now. In a crazy fast world with so many distractions, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. So this New Year, I’d like to improve my time management by slowing down, staying present, and focusing on what’s truly important.—Terry Ambrose

My writing resolution for 2024 is to submit my taxes to our accountant no later than ten days after I receive my last bit of paperwork. This has been a stressful situation of my own making over the last few years — I resolve to change my behavior and enjoy a stress-free April 15th.—Cheryl Hollon

So now you know our resolutions, what are yours?

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