Happy New Year!
I had a very... interesting 2017. Not a bad one in any way. Just an interesting one. A changing way, I suppose.
If you remember, and why wouldn't you ;), my 2017 "ONE WORD" of the year was FUN.
I did have fun... I did. But I didn't do as much with it as I wanted.
I kinda failed.
This year... my "ONE WORD" is CONTENT.
Want to hear my thoughts on why? Check out the video where I explain it all...
*2018: the year of 'content'ment
Basically, the short version is that I want to be CONTENT with my CONTENT (see what I did there ;) )
I do believe in big dreams and reaching for your goals. But something that I've been thinking about a lot lately is being CONTENT with now. I don't think it's easy. But I know it is a goal I want for my professional and my personal life. I'm actually really excited about it. #peace
Also I want to focus on CONTENT: content on my instagram, youtube (I've began my 30 second writer tips again), facebook, twitter, BOOKS... The one thing I do plan is actually less books in 2018. The last 2 years, I've put out 6-8 books a year and I just... I can't. Not do that and tell the stories I want. Not this year at least. We shall re-evaluate this next year ;)
ANOTHER THING that I think about probably more than I should is what genre to write next. I'm going to write about this on another blog post later, but it is something I think about a lot. Should writers stay in basically one genre? Is it okay to switch around? Do you need a pen name? I'll chat about all of those things later. I just want to be CONTENT with my CONTENT.
{How many times can I say CONTENT? Good thing there isn't a drinking game involved with this post...}
*2018 GOALS
*Publish at least 2 books
*Do a Reader Party for Dark and Deadly Things (January 30th)
*Increase book sales
*Open my manuscript document every day (that doesn't mean I have to type in it, but I have to at least OPEN it)
*Seek opportunities to speak on writing and publishing
*Post at least 1 youtube video every week
*Read 12 books (that is a lot for me...)
*Have 'grace' with myself. As Sherlock told John, we are all just human... even you.
*AND-- this one makes me laugh, but it is a goal so here it is-- get 10,000 instagram followers...
{I have 1354 right now ;) }
*Conclusion
2017 was a much needed year. 2018 is a much anticipated year. I'm so glad I get to share it with you!
*TELL ME
What is your word of 2018? How did your 2017 go? Leave a comment and let's chat!
Live your dreams. Write your nightmares.
Much Love, Kelly
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Paranormal The Afterlife of Lizzie Monroe The Heartless Series (complete): Heartless Soulless Breathless Hart Reckless DDT Series (complete): Dark and Deadly Things Dark and Devious Things Dark and Dreadful Things Dark and Desperate Things Dark and Dangerous Things Fairy Tale Series (complete): Betraying Ever After The Beast of Ravenston The Glass Coffin Contemporary The Deception of Devin Miller B.I.G. is Beautiful: A Love Story YA Inspirational Crossing the Deep Love in the 80s Once Bitten, Twice Shy Current YOUTUBE videos
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