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Discussion [2009 Resolutions & Goals] How Can You Improve Yourself?

Discussion in 'Fan Fiction and Writing Resource' started by Jinngerbread, Dec 18, 2008.

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  1. Jinngerbread

    Jinngerbread Jedi Padawan star 4

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    It's almost that time of year to begin thinking of New Year's Resolutions! Two weeks from today is January 1st, 2009!

    When we look back on last years goals and see how well we did or didn't measure up, the new year is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf.

    Here is the link to the Resolution Thread from 2008

    What are you planning on doing differently this year?


    EDIT: Unlock per request
     
  2. Jade_Max

    Jade_Max Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Oy...


    The question of the year; what to do differently?

    1 - Write less - or rather, focus my writing rather than diversifying so much. In other words - don't write fifteen multi-chaptered stories in five separate fandoms at once; focus on one (but no more than two) in each.

    2 - Finish "Hand of Fate" - it's not that far off, but far enough I won't get it finished before the end of 2008

    3 - Finish writing "You'll Like Me When I'm Dead" - and post weekly once completed until story is done

    4 - Finish "A Star Too Far"

    5 - Put up the rest of the "epics" I've finished here on my ff.net account.

    6 - Publish the original novel a friend of mine and I wrote; and start book 2

    7 - Overall, I just want to finish all of the WIPs I'm already working on before starting anything new.

    Hopefully, I can meet most of my goals this year :)
     
  3. Goddess-Jaina-Redick

    Goddess-Jaina-Redick Jedi Knight star 4

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    1. I have about 12 stories in some form of completion. I think my goal for 2009 is to finish at least 5 of them.

    2. Catch-up on all (or most, whatever :p ) of the stories I've fallen behind in reading.

    3. Write more stories in Saga.


    Yeah... 3 goals, not too many that I won't be able to complete, but not too few that I feel lame. :p
     
  4. Sara_Kenobi

    Sara_Kenobi Jedi Grand Master star 7

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    Sep 21, 2000
    1. Finish stories before begining new ones. I believe I just might complete this one for the new year.

     
  5. Ceillean

    Ceillean Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Nov 13, 2001
    1. Finish writing my main story and start the second part.

    2. Write something for Saga and Before

    3. Writing other characters besides Kyp :p

    4. Start on an Original Story, since I've been wanting to this for the past two years


    And I think that's about it.
    4 goals that I think are almost manageable. The last goal...ugh. Maybe I'll finally start something decent in 2009.
     
  6. MsLanna

    MsLanna Jedi Master star 6

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    Jul 8, 2005
    Is hould be more careful this year, seeing how I managed almost nothing of last years resolutions. :oops:

    1) Keep my weekly diary updates until the year is over or I finish.

    2) Finish somehting old. I, Boba, or Human Cyborg Relations

    3) Finish something before I start something new

    4) More Mando Poetry

    5) Kill myself if I try to do the UDC in poetry again

    6) Win another NaNo

    7) Finish the draft of this year's NaNo and maybe get some way with turning it into a proper novel

    8) More Theta Squad stories


    [face_worried] It's such a short year...
     
  7. dianethx

    dianethx Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    Mar 1, 2002
    Finish the two stories that have been languishing for far too long on my computer.

    Write new ones.

    Finish the snippets that are also languishing on my computer.

    Be on the boards more often than I have been the last several months.
     
  8. Kit'

    Kit' Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Here are mine:

    1. Finish rewriting the fic I started a little under ten years ago and repost it.

    2. Actually spend more time reading things on the board apart from USJS.

    3. Don't let school run my life!

    (Yeah, good luck on the last one!)

    Kithera
     
  9. NYCitygurl

    NYCitygurl Manager Emeritus star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    1. Complete my Before drabbles on time

    2. Complete the drabbles I started for the first challenge

    3. Completely finish writing the sequel to Halcyon Fire and have at least part of it posted

    4. Finish my 2009 Diary challenge on time and in the timeframe

    5. Pay more attention to Beta index and be more timely with getting interviews up

    6. To read the updates for stories I request PMs for within a week

    7. Take that Beyond bunny I have and get at least halfway through

    8. Write another short story in Before

    9. Spend more time reading (at least one vignette or chapter a day). Also, catch up on completed stories I've missed.

    10. Finish Diary of a Stupid Cupid since I hate abandoning stories

    11. Participate in at least one challenge a month (not including the Dear Diary challenge).



    Up from 9 goals last year 8-} A lot of them are the same :p and I didn't get very many done last year, but I was so proud of accomplishing what I had that I figure getting just a few of these will be good.
     
  10. Myriad_Daydreams

    Myriad_Daydreams Jedi Master star 4

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    I only have a few this year :)

    1. Focus more on multi-chaps rather than a gazillion oneshots

    2. Write that crossover I've been planning

    3. Finish those drabbles and Dear Diary, goshdarnit!
     
  11. The_Face

    The_Face Ex-Manager star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Hmmm...

    1. Finish writing, and start posting, "Braken Starblaster Destroys the Galaxy!"

    2. Finish editing "The Other Side"

    3. Start something else. Whatever, just something.
     
  12. mavjade

    mavjade Former Manager star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    1. Finish I Do, Promise- it's been on going for a year now and it needs to finish sooner rather than later
    2. Finish a major challenge (something like drabbles, Dear Diary or anything else that may come up)
    3. Write an entire multi chaptered fic and finish it before posting it!
    4. Work on some of my old WIP's that haven't been touched in a while
    5. Respond to stories that I have ask PM for in a timely fashion!
    6. Do better on NaNo than I did this year (and hopefully win).
     
  13. DarthBerryStraw

    DarthBerryStraw Jedi Master star 4

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    Mar 20, 2007
    1. Write, edit, and post a multi-chaptered story.

    Anything more would be stretching it for me. :p
     
  14. LilyHobbitJedi

    LilyHobbitJedi Jedi Knight star 5

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    1. Finish my WIPS (A New Beginning and Everybody Lies)

    2. Do more challenges.

    3. Finish my drabble challenge.

    4. Catch up with all the stories I'm already reading.

    5. Write more in Beyond.
     
  15. amidalachick

    amidalachick FFoF Hostess Extraordinaire star 5 VIP - Game Host

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    Aug 3, 2003
    1. Finish my drabbles on time

    2. Be more prompt about replying to stories where I've asked for update PMs

    3. Just write more
     
  16. Idrelle_Miocovani

    Idrelle_Miocovani Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    1. Finish This Time Around *crosses fingers*
    2. Finish The Wizards' School in the early part of the year and start on its sequel
    3. Participate in more challenges
    4. Start re-writing one of the fics I abandoned this year and want to return to
    5. Actually keep the resolutions above :p

     
  17. lordmaul13

    lordmaul13 Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Oct 18, 2000
    I'm going to stick with one and that is: Quit Smoking!

    While I'm at it I may as well establish peace in the middle east and eliminate world hunger.

    ~lordmaul13
     
  18. Commander-DWH

    Commander-DWH Manager Emeritus star 4

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    1. Finish Blue Side. For real this time.
    2. Write at least four short stories pertaining to my original universe.
    3. Write something that is Star Wars, but not KOTOR.
    4. Finish my drabbles!
    5. Take over the world.
     
  19. 1Yodimus_Prime

    1Yodimus_Prime Jedi Master star 4

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    1. Take over the world before DWH does.
    2. Take over the world before The Face does.
    3. Take over the world before Corellian Ale does.
    4. Take over the world before Oqidaun does.
    5. Properly roast a chicken.
     
  20. The_Face

    The_Face Ex-Manager star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I'm afraid I'm taking '09 off from my world-taking-over ambitions. Just can't do the same thing every year you know.
     
  21. earlybird-obi-wan

    earlybird-obi-wan Chosen One star 6

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    1 writing more diaries
    2 finish DNA I.D. a CorSec mystery
    3 make more paintings of my OC's
    4 taking challenges
    5 write an epic in before with Yoda in it
     
  22. KELIA

    KELIA Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    What are you planning on doing differently this year?

    Primarily expanding my writing to include characters I don't write that often. I've gotten so comfortable writing the same few and I think it's time to expand my horizons a bit.

    Now the question is, will the muse cooperate?

    :p

    Oh yeah, and I need to finish my WIPs.
     
  23. RK_Striker_JK_5

    RK_Striker_JK_5 Force Ghost star 7

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    Jul 2, 2003
    My big resolution is to get archived. I am zeroed in on that.
     
  24. Luton_Plunder

    Luton_Plunder Jedi Knight star 3

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    1. Finish writing episode 3 of "The User"
    2. Finish writing episode 4 of "The User"
    3. Finish writing episode 5 of "The User"
    4. Finish writing episode 6 of "The User"
    5. Finish writing episode 7 of "The User"

    This will take me to exactly halfway through 'The User' project. If I can get that far, surely my motivation will be such that I can see it through until the end :p
     
  25. leiamoody

    leiamoody Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    1. Finish all those stories that are still in limbo (especially my Dear Diary story from 2007...should it be that hard to finish something, really?)

    2. Get all my stories up on a personal web site. Having everything arranged chronologically looks better since I write a slightly complex AU GFFA

    3. Erase myself from history. That releases me from any creative obligations, and leaves behind a light minty scent.
     
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