Resolutions, for This Year

I failed both my previous resolutions by the letter, but upheld them in spirit. I seek to do similarly — if not better — this year.

Resolution one is to finish the damn novel. The first draft is complete. The second draft is half-written. I want to have it edited and ready to be put out or put aside by the end of this year.

Overall, my goal here is to not flag in my writing and continue to be serious and try to show progress. I would like to think I already exhibit some level of seriousness, and a willingness to improve and to take to heart the advice/criticism I am given. The goal is to keep this up, to be able to look at the story I just finished last week in a year’s time and see an improvement, as I have this year from things I completed last year.

Resolution two is to do well at my master’s. I accept nothing shy of A’s on my report card. Yes, it’ll be hard. But you know, I might be able to pull it off (especially if this first class is any indication of how difficult the coursework will be).

I also would like to read 30 books this year, as I did last year.