I should really go back to the last to do list, and see what I managed to achieve….but, what’s the point in beating myself up right? It was 2 weeks ago now lol.
My week at Swanwick taught me lots, but the main thing I came away thinking was that I need to be more focused lol. Yeah yeah, I knew that anyway, but, being surrounded by dedicated published writers made me realise that if I want to achieve my dreams, I really need to pull my finger out
So…..
1. Finish my current read. That should be easy as I’m really enjoying it.
2. Go through all my Swanwick notes and look up web sites, books, authors etc, who were recommended to me. This will probably take me a couple of days! Lol
3. E mail people I said I would at Swanwick.
4. Catch up with my prompts.
5. Start implementing the desk idea. Ahhhhh, now this is exciting ![]()
6. Start making notes on my M & B novel.
There, that should be pretty achievable ha ha ha!
what are you up to this week?

I’d better come up with a list and include a few of your ideas on it
I’ve really got use to having a list each week. I can highly recommend it
Xx
Great list! I plan to add a few thousand words to my fourth novel then check in with my beta reader on how he’s enjoying my third.
Happy writing. xx
Oooooo, good luck Sara. Make sure you blog about it
Thanks honey xx
Okie dokie!
Thanks!!
What’s the desk idea? that sounds like fun….. please tell
. I wish I could be as organised as you
. I have enough problems trying to find myself an hour to read all the blogs I follow. Oh well, maybe one day
x
Ahhhhhh, the desk thing is a secret, but it will be revealed soon
I have to work with a list Sam or I’ll end up spending most of the day online lol
Xx
Ooo I like mistories, looking forward to the desk thing. Have a good week.
x
Great list – I just added your list to mine! Desk idea?
Thanks luv
Oh, I see, pinching my list are you?
Ahhhhhh, you’ll just have to wait and see!
Xx
Your To-Do list idea always gets me Ma’m. I have implemented this idea too – hope it will bring some organisation in my life
Today we have Eid here and I went to the Mosque yesterday ( because I had a holiday yesterday and not today ). Even though I am not a muslim, it always feels just so … right… every year when I visit the Jama Masjid in Delhi. I feel the vibes. India, my country is a tossed salad of sorts with every religion calling it her Home. Visiting mosques on such occasions reaffirms this belief. So, in short- its been an awesome day so far
Good for you honey! Glad to hear you’ve had a great day!
Xx
This one looks manageable. Have a great week.
It does doesn’t it
. I like manageable lists
Thanks honey, you too xx
I’m intrigued to know whether the week at swanwick, and the lessons learned about focus, mean you should reduce your to do list a bit?
He he he, well, to be honest, I should really be increasing it!!!!
I’m still not feeling very focused I have to say
Xx
Welcome back. Oh, that to-do list, it never comes to an end, does it…….
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Thanks Brigitte
Well, I. Hoping that by the end of this week I will have crossed everything off this one……we’ll see
Xx
Wow, what a great list! Lately, I feel like my list is a list of other lists LOL. But here’s what it boils down to this week.
1) Express gratitude in my journal each day.
2) Share my evolving story each day.
3) Be patient with my family and their needs.
4) Fulfill my writing commitments.
5) Exercise my voice in a brave new way.
Ha ha ha, I see what you mean, but, it will still help you focus and remind you to get those things done
Good luck honey xx
I’d say you are pretty focused already
. As long as you are working on the things that are the most important to you, and are the best use of your time, then you’re doing the right thing.
This week, I must finish editing my book (or at least get close to it)!
Sandra
I’m trying Sandra
Ooooo, good luck with the editing!
Thanks honey xx
Ooo, I like the last one. How fun!
That’s gunna be the hardest one on the list CB, and the one I can see myself failing with
Xx
Each time I come by I see your to-do list, and I’ll be inspired to do the same. But I never get down to it!
That must be why I’ve been so goal-less lately!
Awwwww, honey, seriously, it really helps
If I didn’t do a list like this I’d spend most of the time just faffing around and not achieving much at all
Perhaps start with one thing….what do you want to achieve/complete this week? Go on, one thing?????
Xx
I shall do just that! This week, I will make a to-do list! Haha
I shall populate my to-do list with 3 items as a start!
I am also goig with the desk idea in the next few weeks as soon as the daughter has moved out and I start getting some space back lol
Oooooo, exciting, don’t forget to blog about it
Xx
I promise pics of my desk once I get it set up and want to see pics of yours too
Xx
Oh, you will, definitely!!!!!!
Xx
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