Mes écrits en tout genre, parfois accompagnés d'illustrations (mais pas de moi les illus' !!).
Hi everyone!
The Round is starting well enough since I'm writing and doing a lot in the house. But since I'm taking a week off, it helps a lot. I'm hoping to do more this summer because it's usually a slow period for the teaching business.
I only wish I had enough time to add things to my schedule (namely working out and practicing my Japanese) but right now, I'm just grateful I manage to keep on tracks despite the setbacks.
Hubby's back is a little better though he still has to rest and can't exactly move normally. Seeing the physiotherapist is definitely an improvement, yet I fear it might take a while before he can contemplate a normal life again.
So no big goals and trying to cope with the many things I still have to do.
How about you? How do you see your summer? Let me know in the comments.
Color code:
0-10% in red
11-24% in pink
25-39% in orange
40-59% in yellow
60-99% in green
100% in flashy green
Normally, there's also blue for progress and pause in purple, but right now i'll focus on numbers and only goals where progress has been made.
Now for this week:
WRITING: I'll focus on one project mainly while following completed ones.
"Hour of the Wolf": If the publisher does not decide to release it as part of the collection, I'll probably make it a freebie (ebook and Wattpad). I'm guessing they'll make a decision soon as their collection is to be released in November, so I'll adjust this goal accordingly once I hear from them. No news yet, which is hardly surprising since they probably receive hundreds of short stories and need to read through them all. I'd even say the later I get news the better: even if they don't keep the story, I'll know it was not rejected on first reading.
Sci-fi erotica series Miss Chief in Wonderland: I started writing again and would like to have a few short stories ready for publication in 2021 or 2022. I'm writing episode 1 this week.
WORK: Lots to do here! I'll try and get as much done as possible, though I expect life to keep getting in the way as it has lately.
Promotion: Over the summer, Hubby and I will build a communication strategy to get more business our way in September (since the summer is always slow). 5%
Online courses: I'll focus on making online tests as I can use it immediately with current student, then I'll go back to making the lessons. Hubby and I will also take a look at a new theme for my business website and also upgrade the webhost (which means my writer's site will be hosted there too).
Quality certification: I can take it easy now but I'll keep doing bite-size tasks weekly.
Story Time: I'll keep making baby steps weekly, mostly preparatory work.
PUBLISHING: I'll mostly market my books, old and new.
Curiouser & Curiouser (my debut novel, in French only for now): I'll keep track of reviews and sales, while marketing the book some more. Reviews are still coming and I've sold at least 1 book a day since the release.
Red Hot Spring (English): I'll make the final preparations to publish in August and market. 52%
We Missed Each Other (English): I'll start making preparations once Red Hot Spring is ready. 34%
PERSONAL: We'll do some damage control and try and get help while Hubby is stuck with a slipped disk.
House renovation: that's the big question mark as most of the things that need to be done require Hubby or help. In the meantime, we'll focus on what contractors are supposed to do.
Housework: I'll mostly try and keep up what's been settled last Round. Maybe add a couple of new rooms (namely the porch entrance & workshop) if I can get help from family and friends to get rid of the spiders in there (I'm extremely phobic when it comes to those...). I'll also try and get my office in order before September is here. Overall: 47%
Self-improvement: I'll keep learning as a teacher, writer and parent.
Physical health: I'll try and be more and more active while making sure to give myself enough time to relax too and avoid burning out as a side effect of Hubby's slipped disk.
Mental health & journalling: I've started a digital journal and will keep using it daily to keep track of my moods, ideas, learning, etc. Later, I'll schedule a lookback time to make sure this is useful. I'll also keep reading about emotional intensity but more on that below.
Reading: I'll try to read daily.
Emotional intensity: I'll try and complete this reading and discuss it with Hubby.
Beta-reading a Sci-Fi novel: I'll make notes and send feedback to the writer by mid-August. 14%
Writer's website: I'll start the new website for sure, and hopefully get my hands on the original one to export it rather than rebuild from scratch. Hubby will help since sitting in the office armchair is the one thing he manages to do without feeling too horrible.
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