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Writing Goals: Gaining Courage and Confronting Obstacles

Posted on October 5, 2011 by angela.booth

This is the third article in our writing goals series. We’ve discussed making your writing goals real, and the benefits to achieving your goals. Creating writing goals, and achieving them, is a PROCESS. Once you understand the process, you’ll set … Continue reading →

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Writing Goals: What Are the Benefits?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by angela.booth

We started this new series on writing goals with this article: “Writing Goals: Make Them Real.” Please read that article and create at least two goals if you haven’t already done so. Ensure that these goals are both specific, and … Continue reading →

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Writing Goals: Make Them Real

Posted on September 26, 2011 by angela.booth

Over the next week or two, let’s talk about your writing goals. Why talk about goals? It’s simple: if you have goals, you’ll become a successful writer, with “success” defined in the way you choose. Your success is a choice. … Continue reading →

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Affirm! Take Charge Now

Posted on April 28, 2011 by angela.booth

This sounds like a silly question, but here goes: do you feel in charge of your writing and your life? Sadly, many writers don’t. These writers either give up writing completely, or they dabble with writing. They’re not happy, because … Continue reading →

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Your Progress in 2011: Assess Where You Are, and Where You’re Headed

Posted on April 21, 2011 by angela.booth

It’s almost Easter. This is a great time to step back, and assess the progress you’ve made so far in 2011. If you’ve forgotten the goals you set for yourself back in January, review them. On the last day of … Continue reading →

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100 Day Writing Challenge — How Goals Open New Doors

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Dawn Williams

As a participant in the 100 Day Writing Challenge, my goal has changed shape several times. One thing has remained constant, however: the goal governs my thinking, whatever form it takes. Goals are not written in stone, and in fact … Continue reading →

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Writing is Writing: Just Write Things Down

Posted on September 25, 2010 by angela.booth

“Do it — write!” I seem to spend more time saying this to my writing students than I should. That’s one of the reasons I created the 100 Day Writing Challenge. I want you to get into the habit of … Continue reading →

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How to Build Your Writing Career

Posted on February 13, 2010 by angela.booth

Want to build a great writing career? You can. These days your opportunities are unlimited. You build your writing career in stages. Expect to become frustrated. This is natural. The key to overcoming your frustrations is to always have goals … Continue reading →

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Writing: love your goals

Posted on December 13, 2009 by angela.booth

Over the past week, I’ve been running a writing goals workshop, helping several writers to get comfortable with goal-setting and achievement. Goal setting seems to be a challenge for many writers. In tomorrow’s issue of Fab Freelance Writing Ezine our … Continue reading →

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Freelance writing: BE the success first (video)

Posted on August 8, 2009 by angela.booth

Want to be a successful writer? Here’s the formula: BE. DO. HAVE. It’s as sensible and workable formula as I’ve ever seen. If you’re starting out on your writing career, it will help you to achieve the right mindset. (For … Continue reading →

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