The Writer's Lens - E46: A 2019 Confessional (With Goals) - a podcast by J.C.L. Faltot

from 2019-01-14T09:28:56

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It's hard to believe 2018 has already come and gone. So with 2019 here, it's time to do that age-old favorite: make a confession. 


Wait, you mean resolutions, right? Well, not really.


Whenever a new year comes around, we are quick to make lists of what we want to change in the year ahead. We make big - and small - life-altering goals that we hope and pray will come to fruition in the year ahead. And though I'm no stranger to doing such a thing, I thought it might be good to look at the year behind me too. Where did I "miss the mark" on my creative goals? Was I following my own advice? The advice of others? Turns out I have some work to do (don't we all?). 


There were certainly some wins and some misses from 2018. So in this episode, I take a closer look at where things went well and not-so-well as I look ahead to take on 2019. 


Here's a breakdown of what to expect:


2018 "Wins": 


  • Podcast still alive

  • New logo

  • Downloads only increasing

  • Journaling

  • Reading more


2018 "Misses": 


  • Missed launch date - The Shadow Of Mars
    • 1st reason: I backed myself into a corner creatively

    • 2nd reason: Not at peace with product



  • Less interviews


 2019 "Looking Ahead": 


  • Re-purposing The Writer’s Lens - storytelling is paramount

  • Guests (new and old) 

  • Keep cultivating good habits 

  • Hitting that Deadline for The Shadow Of Mars


 

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