December has arrived, and we begin to think about Christmas lists. Lists of things to be done, lists of gifts we must find and purchase, lists of holiday goodies for the teas, lunches, dinners, and parties we might have. But how about adding a wish list of your own? A List of Things A Writer Would Like to Receive.
That list might not be one where your family can run to the nearest Costco or Macy's to find the gift. No. Some of things on that list are mere wishes or possibilities. Let's look at what you might put on a list like this.
A. A published piece once a month in 2025
B. The ability to get an idea in your head to be totally coherent in print
C. Extra time to write
D. A great critique group that will help you polish your work
E. A List of Markets that your kind of writing publishes
F. A few new reference books on the craft of writing, maybe even one
G. Patience while waiting to hear the status of a submission
H. A muse who will be positive and give help when needed
I. To be able to show, not tell, a story
J. To use sensory details automatically as you write
K. To use as many active verbs as possible
What else would you add to this list? Think about your writing life and what it has been, what it is, and what you would like it to be.
If I could put each of the items on the list in a silver box and tie it with a big red ribbon, and send it to you, I would. Your family probably would do so, as well, if possible. Many things on that list are ones only you can find and use.
It's Christmas, so why not reward yourself?
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