October 2017 Goals

Congratulations, Jeff Isenhart, the September winner of a book from Michael Wiese Productions for posting goals. To be entered in next month’s drawing post October 2017 Goals here or weekly goals during the month of October on the Facebook page or in the Facebook group to be entered in next month’s drawing.

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October 2: Deadline to send in a 2-3 line news item or event for the October Newsletter to deckerling@gmail.com.

October 4: October LA Hangout at C&M Coffee and Milk Westwood Gateway, 11111 Santa Monica Blvd, in Westwood from 1-3pm. C&M will validate parking in the building. RSVP on Facebook.

Post October 2017 Goals in the comments or weekly goals on Facebook for your chance to win a book from Michael Wiese Productions.

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Here are the goals posted on the Facebook Page and in the Group in September.

Jonathan Lazar Finish up novella 1 in my Urban Fantasy Series and get it ready for release. Do more revisions of draft 1 of a fantasy series, and hopefully hear back from my publisher about getting book 2 of a different series released.

Lisa L Borm Write the first draft of Island Girls – my latest short story.

Daniel Escurel Occeno To finish proofreading and finalize a fictional novel for self-publication.

Jenn Francis Finish at least two more sections on the current writing assignment, possibly three.

Mahlena-Rae Johnson I will continue working on my 4th book Love at a Luau this week.

Kellie Nolan McCartney Review a few new blog posts and click publish!

Lisa Carr Start working on my new YA novel again!

Lois Paige Simenson Get back on track with my novel.

Rachel Carvalho I’ve been working on a short story for a writing contest. I’ve also been looking at a building to lease to finally open a used book store and coffee shop.

Lois Paige Simenson Reconstruct the plot for my novel, using the system, Plotting by Color, by Cherry Adair. Will see if it works for me.

Daniel Escurel Occeno Same as last week. Continue proofreading my already written fictional novel.

Alexandra Miguel Finish my characters sheets

Sandra de Helen Continue to edit/organize my poetry, at least 1 hour/day.

Lois Paige Simenson Reconstruct my novel plot.

Wanda Pickett Get over this hurdle I’m facing with a certain scene and finish the chapter.

Beth McGee Finish inventory of points made in the completed 15k of WIP, define what the rest of the chapters will discuss and in what order. Edit audio files for three chapters of book 1’s audio book.

Jeff Isenhart catch up…bought a house and almost all settled

Daniel Escurel Occeno To continue proofreading my already written fictional novel to self-publish into an eBook.

Jinx Sky-Walkerr Jester clarify my storyline and start writing

Jeff Kaliss Learn to leave misunderstanding behind once I’ve tried to enlighten it, and produce more good poetry and journalism.

Annette Montblanc I came up with a new book idea. Well, it’s really an addition to an existing bit of writing that I already have. It should enlarge the existing 44k words to about 200k when I’m finished. Can’t wait to have the time to put pen to paper. Or should I say finger to keyboard?

Ellie Kahn Keep myself grounded with a difficult client… the only one in 25 years. I think the situation is ALMOST OVER!!! YAY!!!

Stephanie Kruk Be disciplined in writing at least 15 minutes a day on personal projects.

Sandra de Helen My goal for this week is to sort at least 300 poems into topics. I hope to delete even more than that. I’m closing in on 100 sorted right now.

Daniel Escurel Occeno Same as last week. Wait. Last week was solve the problem and now solved. Go back to finalizing my fictional novel for self-publication.

Lois Paige Simenson Finish my first screenplay, submit Friday.

Alexander Castro Martínez Not to die when Irma hits Puerto Rico.

Adem Kara reading more short stories

Phyllis Turner I’ll be busy preparing for Hurricane Irma.

Haley Walden Biggest writing goal for the week….keep moving on my manuscript in the midst of onboarding w/ a new client. I slowed down for a few weeks while I was re-doing my website, and now I need to get back into a regular writing routine.

Andrea Helaine I am working on a research study focusing on how GED program experiences influence postsecondary success. I am seeking participants to finish my study.

Sandra de Helen Yesterday I completed one long essay. Today I’m working on a different essay, about 1500 words this time (vs 4455 yesterday).

Ana Gotter Getting all my work done for this week and early next week-before- the hurricane hits.

Grant Walden I’ve finally gotten several mixes completed. I finally have the freedom and mindset to not keep taking soul sucking and underpaying projects. I decided to value myself and vet projects and potential clients so I can pour myself into everything I do.

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