Oh my goodness gracious, fabulous readers! It's been an eternity since I last filled you in on my whirlwind of adventures. I've been zipping through the pages of my brand-new book, eagerly awaiting feedback from my BETA readers on Death on Deck. The response has been positively fantastic, filled with constructive gems that will help me perfect my feisty leading ladies. I'm practically bursting with excitement to start querying agents and bringing my story to the world!
But hold on to your hats because today's blog post is all about my sizzling summer plans. Drumroll, please! Mark your calendars because June 6th is the day when I bid farewell to my day job as a Digital Learning Specialist. Yup, when I'm not busy crafting tales and being an awesome mom to my two adorable boys, I'm rocking the education world for a whole decade! And guess what? Summers off may sound like playtime, but I'm determined to make them count!
Right now, I'm 20,000 words deep into my latest work in progress, which I mentioned in my previous blog post (remember that one?). My Instagram feed and youtube channel may have seen less of me lately, but fear not, my creative energy is blazing like fireworks on the Fourth of July. All my love, heart, and ink have been poured into these characters who feel like family on paper. Brace yourselves because sharing them with you is going to be an absolute blast!
Let's dive into my jam-packed June goals, shall we? Buckle up!
Delve into the treasure trove of constructive feedback for Death on Deck and give it that final, fabulous polish.
Craft the most mind-blowing query letter known to humanity.
Whip up a mouthwatering book proposal for The Cruisin' Crew.
Set those babies free into the wild world of literary agents.
Conjure up a whopping 60,000 words for my new series, then let it marinate for a month. Patience is a virtue, my friends.
Oh, and did I mention? I'm also working on a super-secret project that will make your jaw drop! Prepare for a sneak peek of epic proportions! 😱
Now, being the organized soul that I am, I've concocted a delightful schedule for my days. Yes, my type-A personality just can't resist. I thrive on routines and plans that keep me on track. Take a peek at the fabulous blueprint I've created here, and you'll see that I've allowed plenty of time for relaxation and quality moments with my boys and friends. But let's be honest, if I'm going to make a splash as a full-time content creator and writer, I need to seize every precious second. Lucky for you, I'll even share this fabulous schedule so you can use it too!
When summer comes to a close, I don't want to look back and think, "Oh, I could've done more." No way! I'm diving headfirst into the life I've always dreamed of. I want to be a full-time writer, breathing life into my characters on the page and earning a living from it. It won't be a walk in the park, but hey, great things never come easy. So, mark my words, my dear readers—I will become a published writer. I will run my own business. I will be the boss of my destiny. It won't be a cakewalk, but boy, the sweet taste of success will make it all worth it! Let's do this! 🚀
XOXO,
Courtny
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