tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post1818877256771806232..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: Verbal Goals, Time Management, and UsWeekly MagazineJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-20737012041964059152011-01-25T22:54:54.854-05:002011-01-25T22:54:54.854-05:00Thanks for giving the link to Sarah's post. It...Thanks for giving the link to Sarah's post. It was awesome. <br />I'm always making goals and reassessing where I'm at with my books. I work well with self-imposed deadlines. Makes my editor chuckle because I'm harder on myself than she is, but it works for me.Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-10511378684646650152011-01-25T21:28:02.579-05:002011-01-25T21:28:02.579-05:00Hi Jill -
I have a personal email update list whe...Hi Jill -<br /><br />I have a personal email update list where I write down my goals. People can then pray for me, encourage me, and hold me accountable.<br /><br />Thanks for the tip about Sarah's post. I loved both her books.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-90111256475786137252011-01-25T19:31:28.299-05:002011-01-25T19:31:28.299-05:00I think it is great that you and your husband had...I think it is great that you and your husband had a goal date. He must be a wonderful guy. It is amazing that you are so thorough in your planning. I have read you for a few years now and you truly do the details well. Blessings.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-32973623122839941092011-01-25T17:33:34.758-05:002011-01-25T17:33:34.758-05:00You sound so organised Jill but you have to be whe...You sound so organised Jill but you have to be when you're so busy. I'm not great for verbal sharing but I am pretty set with my goals and am getting them out there more these days.<br /><br />I picked up your posts about social networks/subs etc. Food for thought.<br /><br />BTW I'm hosting a Publication Party for aspiring writers to listen to published authors' journeys to publication. It's been underway for 2 weeks now and is a blast. New session starts Wednesday with Alex J Cavanaugh. There's great stories about publication, great champagne, great writer friends, and great prizes. Did I overdo the great?? Hope you can pop in sometime and maybe drop a few words of wisdom in the comments.<br /><br />I'm off to check out your group blog now.<br /><br />Denise :)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-18451515432469103522011-01-25T17:19:26.625-05:002011-01-25T17:19:26.625-05:00You are so right.
I need to do this.
What do y...You are so right. <br /><br />I need to do this. <br /><br />What do you advise when a person's situation keeps changing? Maybe you could come over to my apartment and give me a seminar?!Cassandra Frearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564236561567663914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-2581457685120307922011-01-25T15:50:45.695-05:002011-01-25T15:50:45.695-05:00Carol: I think keeping your goals in a journal is ...Carol: I think keeping your goals in a journal is a great idea. It's a place you can come back to and reflect if you've made your goal or not. Love it!<br /><br />Raquel: So nice to see you here! Every year I make up a set of goals in different categories for my writing (writing, craft, promotion, organizations, etc..) and I make sure it fits on one page. It's the first page in my day planner and it keeps me focused.<br /><br />Wendy: Let me know if you need some conversation starters! ;)<br /><br />T. Anne: You're welcome!<br /><br />Maria: Yeah, I'm good at procrastinating! And the elephants are super cute!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-22425656876806530722011-01-25T14:58:49.453-05:002011-01-25T14:58:49.453-05:00Great post, Jill! Very inspirational. Sharing writ...Great post, Jill! Very inspirational. Sharing writing goals and a business plan definitely helps to put things into motion for me. It's too easy to procrastinate if I keep things bottled up in my head. Kudos to you and much success as you move forward this year! (Love, love, love the picture of the topiary elephants!) Hugs & God bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-62814709047034505042011-01-25T13:48:26.226-05:002011-01-25T13:48:26.226-05:00Thank you for sharing Jill!Thank you for sharing Jill!Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-48260793764578121952011-01-25T12:51:29.394-05:002011-01-25T12:51:29.394-05:00Thanks, Jill! I really appreciate you posting on t...Thanks, Jill! I really appreciate you posting on this. I think I may read it again later with hubby (or send him the link) and see about doing our own.Wendy Delfossehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16614782334273299261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-29316516818640106912011-01-25T12:51:22.706-05:002011-01-25T12:51:22.706-05:00Thanks, Jill! I really appreciate you posting on t...Thanks, Jill! I really appreciate you posting on this. I think I may read it again later with hubby (or send him the link) and see about doing our own.Wendy Delfossehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16614782334273299261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-48796922733600424922011-01-25T12:02:28.714-05:002011-01-25T12:02:28.714-05:00I hadn't realized how few authors treat their ...I hadn't realized how few authors treat their writing as a business. I loved your post and will hop over to check out the link to the Time Tamers.<br /><br />I usually write everyday and figure out where I need to go to meet with industry people...editors, etc. But, I haven't written out goals. <br /><br />I'm doing that today! Thanks!<br /><b><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Edge of Your Seat Romance</a></b>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-90963479752700767702011-01-25T11:58:25.745-05:002011-01-25T11:58:25.745-05:00I love how deliberate you are in your goal setting...I love how deliberate you are in your goal setting. My writing group doesn't discuss goals. Maybe it's something I should introduce to them. When it comes to my own goals I usually jot them down in my writing journal but that's where they stay; I don't discuss them with anyone. My husband knows my overall goal and is very supportive, but we don't review it annually or discuss the smaller steps along the way.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-52123626437768420312011-01-25T11:53:29.015-05:002011-01-25T11:53:29.015-05:00Lynn: I think a monthly "goal" group is ...Lynn: I think a monthly "goal" group is terrific. Motivation and accountability all in one!<br /><br />Patrice: Ooh, sounds like a good article. And what a concept! Do you think MVRWA will pay us if we don't reach our goals? Ha! :)<br /><br />Susan M: Check out Sarah's link. Seriously. It has great, great tips. And I read the book she mentioned in it "Making Work at Home Work." I loved it!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-52964698054137373602011-01-25T11:19:19.032-05:002011-01-25T11:19:19.032-05:00I find setting goals easy. It's the part abou...I find setting goals easy. It's the part about planning what I'm going to do to acheive the goals that's difficult. I'm working on that now.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-3719953547011580052011-01-25T10:03:01.451-05:002011-01-25T10:03:01.451-05:00Writing down/sharing goals is a great way to help ...Writing down/sharing goals is a great way to help make them happen. There was an article in the NY Times recently that mentioned websites specifically devoted to capturing goals and holding the goal-makers financially accountable....meaning, they pay up if they DON'T meet their goals. How's that for motivation?PM Kavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158084685117474279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-61073010117946871302011-01-25T08:48:53.211-05:002011-01-25T08:48:53.211-05:00Congratulations on launching your group project/bl...Congratulations on launching your group project/blog! I have a group of women I meet with to discuss our goals in all areas of life once a month. They keep me motivated and grounded.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-27409235946573990202011-01-25T08:15:04.996-05:002011-01-25T08:15:04.996-05:00Joanne: How great is that? I love that your family...Joanne: How great is that? I love that your family pushes you to reach your goals!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-16041066021521833542011-01-24T21:45:27.522-05:002011-01-24T21:45:27.522-05:00My family knows my goals and keeps me well in chec...My family knows my goals and keeps me well in check, along with weekly to-do lists that monitor my progress. I couldn't do this without both!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-77312616262318355552011-01-24T19:12:57.265-05:002011-01-24T19:12:57.265-05:00Icy Roses: I'm unpublished, too, so I know wha...Icy Roses: I'm unpublished, too, so I know what you mean. That's why it's nice to belong to a writer's group. Our RWA group has writers at all levels, and we support each other, no matter where we're at. But if you have no access to a writer's group, confide your goals (ex: rough draft your novel this year) with a close friend. <br /><br />T. Anne: Ha! Blonde moments abound at my house! Sample goals for the year:<br />1. Write and revise one novel <br />2. Continue working on craft by studying three craft books<br />3. Enter one contest<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-80311361818521760552011-01-24T18:17:28.776-05:002011-01-24T18:17:28.776-05:00I think this is brilliant advice. Honestly though ...I think this is brilliant advice. Honestly though I'm not sure outside of schedule there would be for me to set up as a goal. Are you talking WIP goals? I'm so blonde, please help me understand. =)Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-3349775755601640772011-01-24T17:18:50.348-05:002011-01-24T17:18:50.348-05:00I think I am very reluctant to talk about my goals...I think I am very reluctant to talk about my goals with people, just because right now, I am an unpublished writer and many people who aren't familiar with the industry wouldn't take me seriously. But it is important to have goals, and I'm glad you're talking about yours!XiXihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364953168828471897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-62455640030229235462011-01-24T16:42:23.605-05:002011-01-24T16:42:23.605-05:00Sarah: Ha! We have to speak their language, right?...Sarah: Ha! We have to speak their language, right? How cool that he's pushing you to meet your goals. Makes me smile!<br /><br />Karen: So do I! <br /><br />Kara: If nothing else, making a business date with your hubby gets you a few hours of coffee without kids!<br /><br />Julie: Thanks for the compliment--and your hubby sounds like a motivator. Good to have!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-15503626973681779162011-01-24T16:25:06.449-05:002011-01-24T16:25:06.449-05:00I'm off to check out the links!
I make goals ...I'm off to check out the links!<br /><br />I make goals and share them with my husband. He's great about listening to me bounce ideas around. And yes, he's honest enough to set me on a straight path. <br /><br />You're quite organized, and I have no doubt you'll stick to those goals.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-13568263635400793112011-01-24T14:11:51.588-05:002011-01-24T14:11:51.588-05:00Goals are good. I remember doing this once with my...Goals are good. I remember doing this once with my husband and I got great things accomplished. I haven't done it in years and your reminder makes me want to try it again.<br />I'm going to head over and check out your links right now:)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-26122366776242260952011-01-24T14:10:48.028-05:002011-01-24T14:10:48.028-05:00Good advice. I need to do this soon. Thanks for th...Good advice. I need to do this soon. Thanks for the link for Sarah's post. Love her books and her blog! <br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.com