Book Goals For 2009

January 5, 2009 by
Filed under: Writer's Life 

writing Book Goals For 2009My 2009 writing goals are twofold.  First, following in step with my long term goal to quit my day job, I am focusing on freelance writing.  Second, I want to move forward to publish my book.

I’m sure other writers feel the same.  You become attached to your work.  Your novel is your baby.  And with those mama bear instincts buried deep in our collective consciousness, you want to protect it.  Protect it from criticism.  Protect it from being edited–when it’s not your idea.  Protect the reality of it as your own creation.

That’s where I’m at.  I’m at the final stages of where my book is my own alone.  To publish it, I give it up.  What a sad thought!  However, I do want to move on to the next book.  I’ll be keeping some of the same characters because I’ve enjoyed the process of creating them and bringing them to life on the pages.

1.  A last read through.

Using yReader, I’m going to listen to the entire book, editing along the way.  While me reading it aloud is good, hearing another voice read it aloud is even better.

2.  Final edits.

All those nagging bits that I want to fix will be fixed.  Any weak areas have to be identified and fixed–or removed.

3.  Research the proposal process.

What should my book proposal contain?  What format should I use?  I don’t want to make the mistake of not doing my research so as not give someone reason to reject my work unread.

4.  Write my synopsis.

This of course, is huge.  I have to make my reality one which someone else would like to explore.

5.  Identify five to ten small houses.

Since my book has a regional appeal, I’m going to first look locally for a small house publisher.  Though I’d love to get that $100,000 book advance, I’m realistic in that regard.  Baby steps.  Get it published.

6.  Submit my book proposal.

The leg work pays off.  I’m that much closer to realizing my book goals for 2009.

7.  Wait.

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