2006: Writer’s year in review
So what if there’s still half a month until the end of 2006; everyone’s in holiday mode anyway and I doubt much will change in terms of writing in the week I have until I go on holidays – camping on the Hawkesbury River.
Earlier tonight, I looked through my blog and a message board I frequent to find my writing goals of 2006. To tell you the truth, I wasn’t sure if I made any. I didn’t find any, but I did find the first post of 2006 where I expressed the need to find a job and get my life on track so I could focus on writing. In late August, I found my first full-time job and have been working there since. However, I’m still working towards creating a writing routine around this new lifestyle. I’m now in a position where I have the means to work on my writing, if only I had the time.
Without goals, how did I go with my writing regardless? I have two novels looking in bad shape; one doesn’t look salvageable (Fighting for Peace) but I can rewrite the other now that I have some clarity (Hadeon). I have a written a few short stories, one has been submitted a few times, and I’m in the process of rewriting the ending. The other is still in a first draft and needs to be edited with more time.
I think I’ve learnt a little bit more about myself as a person and as a writer this year, especially in regards to the Marxist elements that cannot be discounted, as my worldview, when it comes to telling a story. However, I think 2007 is my year to see how much I can flourish. Those goals are to come in the New Year.
All great writers go through these kinds of struggles; hang in there, it’s worth it!! xo