My Top Ten Goals for 2008
Written by Michele T on December 12, 2007 – 6:01 am -As someone who loves to pen words that inspire and encourage, I look forward to accomplishing the following goals in 2008.
My Top Ten Goals are to:
1. Touch the hearts of multitudes via the words that flow from my own. I desire to make a real difference in the lives of my readers–particularly those who are hurting. This is most important to me because as a survivor of domestic violence and someone who has battled obesity, been home bound and struggled through health issues such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and more, I want to give hope where there is none–or where it once was, but has faded. I want to be a shining inspiration to anyone having a difficult time and encourage them to follow their dreams… By persisting and breaking into bigger markets that reach more people, I’ll achieve this goal.
2. Be published in a Chicken Soup for the Soul anthology… or two… or three!
3. Make the best first impression(s) I possibly can so I’ll be the woman editors think of when they need a talented, dependable, prolific writer.
4. Finish the first draft of my first book in which I’m sharing my crazy journey of losing over 100 pounds.
5. Get published in Writer’s Digest. What? A girl can dream… and work toward it!
6. Be fearless (never doubting myself or my writing capabilities) in my queries, submissions, and correspondence with editors.
7. Learn all I can from each of the amazing writers I come in contact with from across the globe. I love to glean from the knowledge of others…
8. Write about different, new and exciting topics–topics I’ve never even thought of before.
9. Focus on my poetry and pursue my dream of seeing my words printed on greeting cards. I want the card sharing my soul to be the one you buy to cheer up or celebrate your loved one. I’ve fantasized about this for a long time, but I know 2008 will be the year it will happen. Good-bye thoughts… hello reality!
10. Since I consider blogging an important aspect of my writing, I’d love to “go Pro.”
By the end of 2008, I want be able to say:
I’ve been the best possible writer/blogger I could have been and accomplished all my goals. My words have touched lives and I’ve not only watched my dreams unfold before my eyes, but sparked enough inspiration in my readers for them to realize their dreams can come true, too!
These 10 goals are top priority as I strive each day to make all my writing dreams come true…
*Increasing my income never hurt either 
What goals do you wish to accomplish in 2008, while writing the cyber highway? Feel free to share in the comments or write your own post. Be sure to come back and leave a link to your goals so we can check them out!
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December 12th, 2007 at 8:06 am
Michele,
You’ve got a wonderful list of goals for 2008! Let me be the first to say, “May all your writing/blogging dreams come true”!
Best wishes,
Jeanne
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December 12th, 2007 at 8:08 am
Thanks, Jeanne! I’m dreaming big!
Thanks for stopping by, and for leaving such a kind comment
Smiles,
Michele
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December 12th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
Michele,
That’s a great list of goals. I would wish you good luck in achieving them, but I don’t think you need good luck because you have the talent and determination to make them happen. So I will just wish you a very happy 2008!
Smiling right back at you,
Tina
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December 12th, 2007 at 8:15 pm
Aaaaaw, thanks so much Tina! What a sweet thing to say to me
I’m elated!
And… I wish you a very happy 2008 too!
Smiles,
Michele
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December 12th, 2007 at 10:26 pm
Hmmmmmmm…I’m going to have to ponder my list. I’m not sure it will be as grand as yours, but I’ll give it a shot. In the meantime, I’ll be cheering you on from the background on yours.
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December 12th, 2007 at 10:28 pm
Thanks, Grandy! Well, you’ll have to get something (or lots of somethings) published in 2008! Girl, you’re hilarious! When you find the right market, they’re going to gobble you up!
Here’s to lots of writing and other success in 2008!
I’m rootin’ for you, too!
Smiles,
Michele
…. missed ya!
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December 13th, 2007 at 1:52 am
Great goals, Michele. I hope you not only reach all the goals you have listed, but that you surpass them. And if anybody can, you can!
If I should decide to post mine, it will be closer to the new year.
Happy goal seeking and reaching!
Renie
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December 13th, 2007 at 1:58 am
Thanks, Renie, for your sweet and encouraging comment! I’m going to do my best
Oh, I’ll keep my eyes open for your goals! You’ve already accomplished so much!
Smiles,
Michele
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December 13th, 2007 at 2:24 am
You have some wonderful goals and I’m sure you’ll work your way toward them with the steadfast determination you seem to approach everything. Your courage is inspiring and I’m looking forward to following your journey, writing the cyber highway.
I’ll probably post some goals on my blog closer to the New Year as well. We’ve got to survive Christmas first but I’ve already begun working toward my goals.
My primary one is to earn a full-time income from my freelancing. I’m determined to get beyond my dependance on the child maintence my exhusband sends and the pension the government provides. With my youngest starting Kindy (4 half days a week) I’ll have more time to focus on making the finance aspects of my writing really count.
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December 13th, 2007 at 3:25 am
Thanks, Rebecca! I appreciate your kind words
Yes, I’m planning “big” and will work toward each goal persistently.
And… I look forward to having you follow in my journey (writing the cyber highway).
Oh good! I look forward to reading your goals. I was going to wait a little longer as well, but changed my mind–a girl can change her mind!
I really look forward to you reaching your goals, Rebecca. May you have a very successful (and huge financial increase) in 2008!
As always… thanks for stopping by!
Smiles,
Michele
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December 13th, 2007 at 2:30 pm
You can reach that WD goal, hon. I made it there back in 1997 – feels like yesterday!
I love your list.
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December 13th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Thanks, Lori! Your encouraging words are VERY much appreciated! And… congratulations on making it in WD yourself
Smiles,
Michele
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December 13th, 2007 at 6:58 pm
Michele, this is a great list of goals, and if anyone can achieve them all, it’s you!
Your words and your stories always inpsire me.
Thanks for your encouragement today, and always
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December 13th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
Hi Becca! It’s so nice to have you stop by today
I’m glad I could encourage you! I cherish you as a blogger bud…
And… thank you for your very sweet words too!
Smiles,
Michele
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December 13th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
Michele,
I’ve nominated you for the Nice Matters Award. Find info in my post: http://www.writersnotes.net/nice-matters-award-a-bloggers-gift/ .
Take care!
Jeanne
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December 14th, 2007 at 8:16 am
I’m working on my goals for 2008 too, but I’m not sure I want to blog about that! You’re brave. I usually attempt far more than there will ever be time for, so one or two goals usually fall off the plate. I guess I could actually incorporate some flexibility. Anyway, enough rambling. Great goals and I hope you achieve them all!
-Melissa Donovan
Writing Forward
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December 14th, 2007 at 8:25 am
Hi Jeanne,
Wow, you’re very sweet! I’ll have to come over and see what you’re up to
Melissa, I don’t consider myself brave. Just very motivated and more like a “dreamer.” If we don’t have dreams we’ll shrivel up and “die.” I really am going to do my best to accomplish these goals. If I don’t check off each one by the end of 2008, I still plan on saying I gave it my best shot!
Thanks for stopping by :0)
Smiles,
Michele
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December 14th, 2007 at 9:00 am
Michele,
These are terrific goals and I have no doubt you will accomplish them.
You’ve been tagged. Please drop by my blog to find out what you have to do.
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December 14th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
These seem like marvelous goals for 2008 and I wish you well in the coming year. FYI — something seems to be wrong with the “feed” for your blog into Google Reader. I’ve tried several times using different methods, but no new posts show up. The newest post there is from September 25th a Mini Walking update. Just though you should know, because if I’m having problems … others might be too.
Hugs and blessings,
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December 14th, 2007 at 3:28 pm
Michele,
I was sure I left a comment last night. It must have been a Senior Moment. LOL
Your list of goals for 2008 is terrific. My wish for you is that all of them are achieved.
You’ve been tagged. Please drop over to my blog to find out what you’ve been tagged for.
Blessings for a great weekend.
Mary
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December 14th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
Hi Storyteller,
Thanks for stopping by! Hmmm… I’ll get that feed taken care of. Sorry about that!
I appreciate your kind words
Smiles,
Michele
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December 14th, 2007 at 4:18 pm
Hi Mary,
I guess you were sneaking up on me while I was responding to Storyteller! Thanks for your kind words. I’m going to try!
Smiles,
Michele
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December 14th, 2007 at 10:25 pm
Like my feed reader wasn’t full enough. Now I keep find all of these other great blogs by seeing who has posted the list from Writing White Papers. When am I ever going to have time to write?!
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December 14th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
Well, how sweet of you to say, Lorna! I appreciate your kind comment
Yes, there are sooooooooooo many good blogs and not enough hours in the day!
Smiles,
Michele
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December 15th, 2007 at 3:35 am
Excellent and ambitious goals, Michele. If you can lose 100 pounds, you can accomplish these goals as well.
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December 15th, 2007 at 5:04 am
Hi Lillie,
Thanks for your encouragement! I will do my best
Smiles,
Michele
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December 15th, 2007 at 3:41 pm
Wow! What an impressive list of goals.
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December 15th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
Thanks, Writing Thoughts, I’m going to be busy
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December 15th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
Kill two birds with one stone, Michele and submit your poetry to the Writer’s Digest Poetry Awards by the Dec. 20th deadline. Get published in WD and focus on poetry…phew! I feel motivated to put my own writing goals down on paper, for 2008!
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December 15th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
Thanks for encouraging me to submit my poetry to Writer’s Digest! I went and checked out your blog. I’ll be watching for your goals
Smiles,
Michele
Oh, and thanks so much for stopping by! You’re welcome anytime!
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December 15th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
Writer’s Digest is one of my target markets for 2008, and I think it’s very doable (does it count if your article is accepted but not published next year?). Good luck!
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December 15th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
VERY good question, Susan! Hmm… I don’t know what other folks will have to say about it, but I feel like if I make a sale to WD that won’t be published until 2009, I’d be satisfied with that. As we all know, even after our work is accepted it might be cut at the last minute. I won’t think about that
Smiles,
Michele
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January 3rd, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Wow, Michele, those are some serious goals!
) Kudos for dreaming big, and best wishes for 2008!
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January 3rd, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Thanks, Katharine!
Here’s to accomplishing all of your goals in 2008!
And…. a few sprinkles of blessing dust for achieving #6.
Smiles,
Michele
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January 8th, 2008 at 9:40 am
What an inspiring list of goals! Best wishes with the all. I hope you have a great 2008.
Tash
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January 8th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Hi Natasha,
Thanks for you kind words! I’m glad you found my goals to be inspiring, and I hope you have a great 2008 too.
Smiles,
Michele
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