Twenty-twenty. That’s just crazy talk, isn’t it?
And when I look back at previous years’ ‘Goals’ posts — and then the end-of-year reviews, I have to laugh and wonder why I even bother. But it’s a habit now, and I get 2/52 of my annual blog posts out of it, so here we go again. Maybe with 2020 I’ll have clear vision. Isn’t that what it’s all about? So here’s the plan in a nutshell:
As of this writing, I am completely undecided whether I will release one Saddle Springs Romance, three Urban Farm Fresh Romances, and one Cavanagh Cowboys romance in 2020, or whether I will release one Saddle Springs Romance and four Urban Farm Fresh Romances. Either way, I am expecting to release five novels! I’m writing the goals as though I will start the new series… but if you have a strong opinion on this subject, please note it in comments! Thanks.
Writing Goals for 2020 (275,000 words)
• The Cowboy’s Reluctant Bride: Sawyer’s story (55,000 words – Saddle Springs Romance 6)
• Lavished with Lavender: Tony’s story (55,000 words – Urban Farm Fresh Romance 9)
• Title TBD (55,000 words – Cavanagh Cowboys Romance 1)
• Carols by Candlelight: Winnie’s story (55,000 words – Urban Farm Fresh Romance 10)
• Title TBD (55,000 words – Cavanagh Cowboys Romance 2)
Publishing Goals for 2020 (275,000 words)
• February: Glimpses of Gossamer: Alex’s story (55,000 words – Urban Farm Fresh Romance 8)
• April: The Cowboy’s Reluctant Bride: Sawyer’s story (55,000 words – Saddle Springs Romance 6)
• June: Lavished with Lavender: Tony’s story (55,000 words – Urban Farm Fresh Romance 9)
• August: Title TBD (55,000 words – Cavanagh Cowboys Romance 1)
• November: Carols by Candlelight: Winnie’s story (55,000 words – Urban Farm Fresh Romance 10)
Series Bundle Goals for 2020
• (fall) Saddle Springs Romance 4-6
Audiobook Publishing Goals for 2020
I’m working on a plan to get back into audio, but there are many factors at play. However, it’s definitely one of my goals to see more of my stories release in this format.
Communication Goals for 2020
• Blog here once a week — currently Mondays are working well.
• Blog at Inspy Romance monthly (My Inspy Romance profile is here)
• Send 1-2 email newsletters a month (sign up here)
• Visit my FB Readers Group several times a week (join here)
What about you? Did you meet your goals for 2019? What does 2020 look like for you?
