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I didn’t make a New Year’s resolution this year – don’t worry, I know we’re into March; I’m just thinking back on the year so far. But I did decide that I wouldn’t take on too many new writing assignments so that I could concentrate on the ones already on my plate. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m always complaining that I don’t have enough time to spend on my writing projects. Now I can’t say that this decision has given me loads more time – but it has given me more time to concentrate on a couple specific projects. And that has been very worthwhile.
In an effort not to overload and stress myself this year, I’ve also decided that I will make more time to read for my own enjoyment. I got a Kindle a few months ago and it’s great to carry my whole ‘library’ around with me. Whenever I get a free minute I can sit down and open a novel or short story – and I can have as many as I like on the go. (Should I tell you that I’ve been enjoying snippets from our own WA anthology, Foreign Flavours, since it was released recently as an ebook?! I guess that’s too much like marketing so I won’t mention it….) It’s relaxing and stimulating to take this time to read. It leaves me refreshed so that I can go back to my own projects with renewed vigour.
Speaking of reading - the other day I suddenly decided to look back at some of my published short stories. After the initial excitement of seeing a story in print I don’t often read it again. But I got some of them out and started reading. I was pleasantly surprised – while I remembered the plots and writing them, I enjoyed the stories as if I’d never seen them before. This made me think that it would be a good idea for writers to look back at their work more often. We’re usually in editor mode when we re-read our work but, after it’s completed, we should also take time to enjoy and appreciate it. It’s not egotistical to have a sense of accomplishment; it will encourage you as you struggle with the next piece.
So, while I’m ploughing on at my current projects, I’ll also stop sometimes, get out my clippings file and pull out a short story or two - I’ll read them and whoop!
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I'm happy it's March, what about you? Can't believe we're in the third month of the year already... how are those Writing Goals going? 
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More fanatastic photos and word prompt from Vesna in the Monday Muse this week.
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Dianne has written the Weekly Blog on how she hopes to spend her time on writing projects and how re-reading your published work can give you a lift.
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On the Bragging Stool we have Alyson with her regular slot shortlisted in Writers News - a 1000 word story that was first seen here on WA
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Have you placed your vote for the theme for the Anthology 2012 yet? Ten of us so far, so there are a few to go - please pop along and make your vote...
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A thread for the issues for the Anthology 2012 has been posted but girls and guys we need to have a lead first! Come on don't be shy...
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Foreign Flavours ebook has been launched through KDP select which means it will be free for a short time, then it will also be available via Smashwords but not for three months. Please advertise through all your channels
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The March Challenge is now open and Crilly beat all deadlines by getting an entry in a day early!
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Doreen and Crilly are helping me with updating the 'Getting Around' document for New Members but if you have any suggestions please feel free!
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The next informal Chat will be on Sunday 11th March, 11am via Skype
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And thanks for all your comments about the Site Issues, I'll get on to Spruz this week and see what happens
Happy Writing!
This Weeks Writing Quote
"It is a delicious thing to write, to be no longer yourself but to move in an entire universe of your own creating."
Gustave Flaubert
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