Darlene Foster's Blog

For many years I have set goals for the coming year. They help to keep me focused and be productive. This year I was reluctant to set any goals because it is hard to make plans when things are still so uncertain. But then I decided the best thing is to just carry on as usual. Goals are not written in stone. They can always be adjusted or carried over to the next year. So before I went to bed on January 1st, I wrote down some goals. I also believe goals need to be shared in order to be effective. Here they are!

Goals for 2021

1. Come up with innovative ideas to market Amanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady
2. Plan a trip to Canada to launch Amanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady
3. Visit family and friends in Canada as soon as it is safe to do so
4. Finish writing Amanda in Spain: Fire in the Cathedral
5. Read and review at least 40 good books
6. Visit new places in Spain
7. Continue to help other writers
8. Organize computer files
9. Attend conferences and workshops on line
10. Do podcast and video interviews and presentations
11. Visit schools digitally and in-person if possible
12. Find markets for my short stories
13. Adopt a buddy for Dot
14. Stay safe and stay positive

In recent years, I have been encouraged by other bloggers to pick three words for the year. I really like this idea and usually pick the first three words that come to mind.

These are my words for 2021.

Strength

Love

Hope

My wish for everyone for 2021 is to be strong, share the love and never give up hope! And drink good tea and read good books.