by Amanda on January 5, 2009
Happy 2009 to everyone. It’s seems like a life time ago that I last posted, ok well it was only the 22nd of December but it seems a really long time. Why have I been away? Well I did what I promised myself I would do and that is take a complete break over the Christmas period. I have to admit, that I actually surprised myself because I didn’t think that I could do it. It was tough for the first couple of days but then I really did relax and enjoy my Christmas and new year with my family. I even caught up on some great TV programs.
Did work enter my mind?
Of course it did, I’m a writer so I am always thinking about writing….what my next post will be about, what my next ebook should be…yes writing is a constant thing and because of this I have been able to compile a list of great things that I will be achieving in 2009.
I have a list of new posts, 3 new ebooks in the pipelines, and of course I plan on getting some more high paying clients. I also want to work a little less too.
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by Amanda on December 8, 2008
We are almost nearing the end of 2008 and what better time than to assess all the goals and promises you made at the start of the year. Have you fulfilled yours? What goals did you make for your writing career at the start of the year?
For me there were a number of goals that I listed at the start of January. I want to increase my earnings, I wanted to spend more time with my children, and like everyone else I wanted to work less. How did I do?
Well if I’m completely honest, not too great. First of all the start of the year was pretty bad for me. My partner and soon to be husband was taken ill and diagnosed with Bergers Disease (IgA Neuropathy) a kidney disorder that can lead to kidney failure. There is no cure either so that really knocked us all for six. Because of this we had six months of steroid treatment and two kidney biopsy’s to endure and this in turn meant a writing break for me. It was impossible to focus on my writing and I took what I call a well earned break.
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