2015 was a busy and productive year. Two of my novels, A Season for Killing Blondes and The Coming of Arabella were released within months of each other. In between edits and promotion, I started several new projects. By the end of the year, I had six storylines in various stages of completion and had succumbed to another bout of writers’ block. While many of my author friends can juggle several manuscripts at one time, I find my creative energy weakened whenever I throw too many irons in the fire.
The solution is a simple and straightforward one: Select one of the storylines and focus my time and attention on its completion. And say NO to new projects, regardless of how tantalizing they may appear.
For that reason, I am selecting FOCUS as my word for 2016.
FOCUS ♦ MESSA A FUOCO ♦ CONCENTRER ♦ FOKUS ♦ FOCO
Have you selected a word for 2016?
Joanne Guidoccio 
Love your word Joanne Im beginning to think thats how I sabotage all my projects. By taking on too many things. So I will focus on one thing and see if it makes a difference. All the best you achieved so much in 2015 and 2016 will be just as good I imagine.
Thanks Kath! I’m impressed by the body of artistic work you have created. Onward! 🙂
Love your word…focus…
Mine is …persevere…
Happy New Year!
Hi Anne, Happy New Year! Persevere – another excellent word for authors to consider. Best of luck in the coming year. 🙂
What a good idea. I had not picked a word for 2016. Like you my brain keeps coughing up projects. I have four novels vying for attention, cover redos drawing my gaze and brainstorming with a friend looking so appealing. Focus might be a good word for me, however, I think I’ll sit with the concept for a day or two before I make a final choice. Best of all writing skills for the new year.
Hi Mahrie, Happy New Year! It sounds like we’re both in a state of overflow. I’m looking forward to reading more about your final choice. Thanks for dropping by. 🙂