How I did on my goals for 2005

Captain's Log, Stardate 12.24.2005

Well, I didn't make all of my goals from 2005, but I liked making them and having them up for me to see.

How well did I do?

Long-term goals:
I completed only two manuscripts by the end of December rather than the three I was aiming for. Two completed mss is more than the previous year, which was one ms. Next year, I want to up the ante and write three manuscripts.

I didn't come up with new Chick-Lit or Suspense series proposal ideas, although I'm working on the Chick-Lit now, it's just not finished yet. I did find two new critique partners.

Short-term goals:
I don't think I wrote even one short story this past year, and I was supposed to write one a month. I wanted to spend the time focusing on my novels instead. I think that's okay--short stories are nice, but I prefer the larger projects. I didn't have a goal for it, but I ended up writing several articles. Maybe I'll change this goal to articles instead.

I didn't critique much on Writing.com, unfortunately. I did more critiques for my dedicated critique partners and for my freelance editing business. However, I need to be better about critiquing on time, doing a little each day.

I did update my website each month for my contest, and added some new content. I have new content planned for next year, too. It depends on if I sell my suspense series proposal or not. I had planned on embryonic stem cell articles that would fit my BITTER DRAGON novel, but if I don't sell it, I'll switch to other articles pertinent to my next series proposal.

I wrote on my blog at least once a week--usually more like 2-3 times a week. I didn't write everyday as I wanted to, for accountability. I'll need to do better next year, but not spend too much time on it. It's fun and a little addictive.

Daily goals:
I didn't always get an hour of writing done every weekday, but I think I averaged about that much since I tended to write in spurts. I have kept Sunday as my day of rest.

Project goals:
I finished my manuscripts late. Suspense ms and series proposal done in April, novella in September.

Learning goals:
I did read one writing book a month and at least one writing article a week. It was much easier once I hit on the stupendous idea of putting my Writer's Digest and RWR issues in the bathrooms. I've also been sticking writing books there to read a chapter while I'm otherwise engaged.

Did anyone else make 2005 goals? How did all of you guys do?