So awesome and inspirational! Thank you for sharing. I've been choosing 'My Word for the Year' for the past 12 years. It helps me focus when I lose perspective. This year it is 'Stability.' Something I desperately need. 🤗🩷
I love this so much! It has inspired me to take a deep dive into what I want to accomplish with my writing this year and the best path forward to make that happen. A happy, healthy new year to all!
Thank you! Happy new year to everyone here! I'm trying to get a blog started for my writing group and a personal blog started ... while also writing a short story and editing the manuscript of my first book (in a planned series - I have written 2/3 of the second book but realized I had to get the manuscript for the first book completely edited to the best of my ability first so I could begin the process of querying agents). All while being a part-time attorney working on two non-profit boards and chauffeuring my two kids around. Wish me luck! Unsolicited advice is always welcome, as is pressure to meet my goals! I love the writing community!
This is so fascinating to read and I’m so grateful you share, J.T. I’m inspired to look at my upcoming year in a new way after a really wonderful year that leaves me a bit… perplexed about what 2025 should have in store. I crave certainty and black / white resolutions but well, I’m sure you know that pans out most of the time. I struggle with the balance of being A Person On the Internet with and also being a deep-working creative writer. To get to that deep work state, I literally have to close the curtains, turn off my phone, and escape The Internet (my own sometimes-but-not-always-necessary distractions). Good food for thought on this NYE. Cheering you on as you tend your beautiful garden!
I will be with you in solitude friend. Never hesitate to reach out during this dark time if you need bolstering. I’m keeping Substack alive and open while stepping away from all other places. Should be very helpful and healthy. It’s harder for you, I think, because YOU are the brand and you have a massive audience. Even more reason to focus on you for a but. Luck and happy new year!!!
So awesome and inspirational! Thank you for sharing. I've been choosing 'My Word for the Year' for the past 12 years. It helps me focus when I lose perspective. This year it is 'Stability.' Something I desperately need. 🤗🩷
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope our paths cross and your creative garden flourishes!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We will make it happen. I'm always up for a short trip in your direction. 🧳✈️
This is some serious inspiration.
You give me that every week! Glad I could return the favor 😘
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I love this so much! It has inspired me to take a deep dive into what I want to accomplish with my writing this year and the best path forward to make that happen. A happy, healthy new year to all!
Happy New Year, Audra!🌟🎊
Happy new year, Audra! I’m so glad it was of use. Can’t wait to see what you create this year!
Thank you! Happy new year to everyone here! I'm trying to get a blog started for my writing group and a personal blog started ... while also writing a short story and editing the manuscript of my first book (in a planned series - I have written 2/3 of the second book but realized I had to get the manuscript for the first book completely edited to the best of my ability first so I could begin the process of querying agents). All while being a part-time attorney working on two non-profit boards and chauffeuring my two kids around. Wish me luck! Unsolicited advice is always welcome, as is pressure to meet my goals! I love the writing community!
That sounds very doable. Luck to you!
You had a very full year in 2024. May your 2025 theme of "Cultivate" result in a bouquet of health and word count! Cheers!
And you, Carmen! May all our gardens flourish!
I love your recaps. Here’s to a happy and healthy new year for all of us!
Happy New Year, Brandee!🌟💖
Happy New Year, Olivia!
Happy new year, sweet Brandee!
Impressive! Thank you for sharing! Happy New Year!
Thanks Heather! Grateful to have you here! Happy New Year.
Thank you for sharing this each year.
My pleasure. It’s really helpful to me and I hope to you as well. Happy New Year!
I always enjoy this recap and am inspired. Thank you, J.T. for sharing this with us.
Thank you Shelley! You’ve been reading these for a long time. Sense a theme? LOL. Happy New Year!
It fascinates me how you break everything down. I always look forward to this every December!
Thank you Erin! So grateful to have you in my life. Happy New Year!
I love reading this every year. Here's to a healthy and productive 2025!!
May all our creative and personal gardens flourish!
This is so fascinating to read and I’m so grateful you share, J.T. I’m inspired to look at my upcoming year in a new way after a really wonderful year that leaves me a bit… perplexed about what 2025 should have in store. I crave certainty and black / white resolutions but well, I’m sure you know that pans out most of the time. I struggle with the balance of being A Person On the Internet with and also being a deep-working creative writer. To get to that deep work state, I literally have to close the curtains, turn off my phone, and escape The Internet (my own sometimes-but-not-always-necessary distractions). Good food for thought on this NYE. Cheering you on as you tend your beautiful garden!
I will be with you in solitude friend. Never hesitate to reach out during this dark time if you need bolstering. I’m keeping Substack alive and open while stepping away from all other places. Should be very helpful and healthy. It’s harder for you, I think, because YOU are the brand and you have a massive audience. Even more reason to focus on you for a but. Luck and happy new year!!!