>Carol’s 2006 Goals

Okay, here they are. They may change with time, but this is how I see my 2006 shaping up.

Slam Dunk:
__ Polish book #3 (RTP) and submit or pitch to editor
__ Write book #4, let marinate a few weeks & polish.
__ Write novella #2, let marinate & polish
__ Write and publish at least two articles
__ Write at least two short stories or another novella
__ Enter 3 or more contests, including:
__ the Maggie, __GE, & __GH
__ Enter GRW’s March workshop
__ Pitch to an editor at RWA Nat’l
__ Judge 1-2 contests: Passionate Plume & ???
__ Blog regularly
__ Update website as needed
__ Update RWCList database at least twice a month
__ Perform duties as Hospitality Chairman of GRW
__ Compile Member Milestones for Passionate Ink newsletter column
__ Volunteer at Nat’l RWA Conference
__ Write book #5, let marinate a few weeks & polish

Stretch:
__ Write or pre-plan book #6
__ Develop plans for the Mikels/Rycker series
__ Write Novella #3 or more shorts

Pie In The Sky: (These are the ones that would be a dream come true. I have little control over some of these other than to write the best books I can.)
__ Get a request for a full
__ Sell a book
__ Sell another novella
__ Final in more than 1 contest
__ Win another contest

Wish me luck. I’m gonna need it!