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Poetry To-Do List

Poetry To-Do List

Since I’m constantly inspired by Writer Bug, and since I’m feeling a bit like I should put up or shut up, I’m posting my poetry to-do list for October. And maybe, just maybe, by making my list public I can get something done for a change.

This weekend
Write three poems. (I have ideas for all of them.)
Mail poems to two journals. (I have a growing list of places I’d like to send my work.)

Week 2
Start to revise and reorder poems for manuscript.
Read a book of poetry that I bought from the Dodge Festival.

Week 3
Attend one poetry reading locally.
Write one poem.
Work on manuscript.

Week 4 (end of month)
Hand off manuscript to fellow poets for critique.
Write one poem.
Mail poems to two journals.


Hmmmm … what else should I be doing?




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    jillypoet said…
    I like these ideas. I will try to do them as well. Thanks for the nudge!
    11:16 PM
    claireylove said…
    i'll check out writerbug on your recommendation - good luck with the list!
    and three poem's this weekend? mmmm, a dreamy target :-)
    4:58 AM
    mareymercy said…
    "what else should I be doing?"

    Making a list for November?

    (just kidding)

    Good luck with reaching your goals!
    8:22 AM
    Kay Cooke said…
    Nothing - just getting through that lot should keep you pretty busy! (I think you were asking that question tongue in cheek?)
    8:57 PM
    January said…
    CB: Yes and no. I mean, is there something else I can be doing? I ask that because I just came from Dodge and I'm afraid to lose the momentum.

    But really, if I get this list done I will feel as if I've had a successful month without taking too much time away from family.
    9:21 PM
    E. M. Takir said…
    Hi, just poppin through. Saw your list. I must admit I hate doing anything with poetry except wrting it. I don't even like sending stuff electronically- could anything be easier? Stranger still, I don't really wish to remain anonymous. Ah, such is the simpleton.

    Write on
    9:57 PM
    mareymercy said…
    January: I've tagged you for a meme over at my blog. Hope you can join in.
    1:25 PM
    Left-handed Trees... said…
    I admire your list...so productive. I need to do something similar, as I think I'm veering off into the whole "I'm much too busy with work to write right now," excuse. Maybe this would shake it...I hope you had an inspired weekend!
    9:52 AM
    wendy said…
    I am the most unstructured person. But I like the idea. Problem is...I'd lose the list!My blog is the most structured thing I have...sad I know...Come over today and try to solve my math problem. PLEEEEAAASE! Whining, yes I said it WHINING!
    12:29 PM
    Emily said…
    What a great list! Very impressive. Good luck!
    9:41 PM
    Writer Bug said…
    You're too sweet. Thanks for the shout out. And your list sounds great--ambitious, but I wouldn't expect anything less from you. :)
    11:03 AM
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