Necessary Edits

 

By Debra DuPree Williams

 

Here at the beginning of February, if you made resolutions, how are you doing? We all begin with good intentions. Remember the saying about a certain road and good intentions?

 

Many writers began the year with goals stored away in mind and heart. Some made lists or even added a to-do list in their journals. But have you stuck to that?

 

I’ll be the first to admit I struggle with organization and staying focused. This year, I’ll not only be editing my writing, but I’ll be editing those things that keep me from achieving my goals.

 

To that end, I’ll be doing three things to free up more time for writing:

 

• First, my husband is taking over my email accounts. Currently, he has cleaned out my business account and will start on my personal one next. Just having him do this has been a huge time-saver.

 

• Next up, a friend is going to give hubby and me lessons in scheduling posts across all social media. Then my husband will take over management of all my social media accounts. If you don’t know how to schedule posts, do yourself a favor and find a friend to teach you.

 

• Finally, I’m determined to stick to a dedicated writing schedule. I’ve never had one. Yes, I know. Shameful. I wrote when I could eke out an hour or two here, thirty minutes there. There was a time when my most productive writing was done in the wee morning hours. That simply isn’t possible these days.

 

My word for the year is focus. The Bible tells us all things are possible with God (Matthew 19:26). I know if I keep my eyes turned to Him, I can do this and so can you.

What are your goals for 2022?

 

Blessings, y’all.

 

(Photo courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net and Stuart Miles.)

 

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Award-winning author, Debra DuPree Williams, tells stories of faith and family set in the deep south. Debbie’s debut novel, Grave Consequences, A Charlotte Graves Mystery, has earned praise for its authentic voice, setting, and characters. A classically-trained lyric coloratura soprano, Debbie’s first love is Southern Gospel. Debbie and her husband have four sons, a beautiful daughter-of-their-hearts, and two perfect granddaughters. When not writing or in search of an elusive ancestor, Debbie and her husband enjoy life in the majestic mountains of western North Carolina.