2011 – Making A Writing Plan

I like Christmas. I like having the family together, the tree, the log fires, the time for friends and food (even the snow!). But I can’t deny that I am always quite pleased when it’s over and I can get back to normal. Part of this return to normality for me is about finding the space in which to think, plan and write, and today I have been using this space to make my Writing Plan for 2011.

Making a plan has been inspiring. I now know what I want to do in 2011 – I have variations and contingencies depending on what occurs – I have lots of ideas, possibilities but most of all by writing down my plan I have signalled my priority for the coming year – my WRITING. Too often writing slips down my list of priorities but in 2011 it will be there at the top

I can recommend making a plan – my subtitles include:  Short Stories, Blogging, Daily Writing, Novels, Submissions, Teaching/Groups… Why not make your own 2011 Writing Plan?

I intend to keep my plan and a writing diary in a beautiful hand-painted notebook my daughter made for me (pictured above). I know my plan will grow and change but keeping a diary and recording these changes will ensure my writing stays firmly at the centre of everything I do.