WRITING GOALS AND RESOLUTIONS FOR 2007

I typically don't believe in publicizing my yearly resolutions.

For one thing, it makes me feel accountable to others, and in some instances, they change from time to time depending upon my mood and focus.

But, in an effort to move forward, feel less "stuck", and have this be the best year ever, I present them to you.

Here for the first time this year, is the unveiling!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE....


1. TO FIND A PUBLISHER OR AGENT FOR MY NONFICTION BOOK
2. TO FIND ANOTHER COLUMN GIG
3. INCREASE WRITING INCOME MONTHLY BY $ 200-1000.00 DOLLARS
4. JOIN ANOTHER WRITERS' GROUP
5. BLOG AT LEAST 1X A MONTH
6. PROMOTE MY POETRY BOOKS
7. GARNER MORE TEACHING GIGS
8. FIND AND WRITE FOR 2 OR MORE NEW MAGAZINES OR WEBSITES
9. SUBMIT PIECES TO CONTEMPORARY RHYME.COM
10. TACKLE A FEW CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS I FIND IMPORTANT

WHERE YOU'LL FIND ME...

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2007 (PARTIAL)

February 24th--The Beverly Library 2-4:00 p.m. Chicago Writers Association Reading
February 25th--The Discovery Center 3-5:00 p.m. Teaching class on Writing for Anthologies
May 12th---The Story Studio Time and Title T.B.A.

FEATURE ARTICLES MONTHLY IN BEING SINGLE MAGAZINE (Published by Harbon Publishing)

RELATIONSHIP COLUMNS--MONTHLY ON ONLINE DATING MAGAZINE'S WEBSITE

DREAMS VS. RESPONSIBILITY

It's a dilemma that every creative artist faces.

How do you pursue your art, balance professional demands, keep connected to loved ones, and keep your sanity? How do you find the time?

When do you give up on your dreams if they're not achieved? One month? 10 years?

What are your thoughts?

PET PEEVES--PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL

IN THE WORDS OF TEARS FOR FEARS...

"SHOUT, SHOUT, LET IT ALL OUT, THESE ARE THE THINGS I CAN DO WITHOUT!"


RUDE CELL PHONE USERS
ELITISM OF ANY KIND
THE TRUTH CHALLENGED
PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HONOR THEIR WORD
LAZINESS
EXCESSIVE TARDINESS (TIME CAN NEVER BE RECOVERED)
THE CURRENT RATIO OF MEN TO WOMEN
EDITORS THAT DON'T PAY ON TIME/OR AT ALL
CLOSED MINDS

SUPERIORITY BASED ON RACE OR RELIGION
PHONY FOLKS
PEOPLE WHO DON'T GIVE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT

51% OF U.S WOMEN LIVING WITHOUT SPOUSE?

Ouch! Is it just me, or does this recent New York Times' headline cause you some concern?

Where are the men? Where is the yang to our yin?

And more importantly, what does this social dynamic communicate to future generations?

I'd love to hear your thoughts!

VIEWS AND VENTS!

After spending hours on end trying to get this Blog thing down, here you have the fruits of my labor!

I had problems with passwords, templates, cookies, and everything under the sun. It's enough to make any sane person go under, but success is oh so sweet!

Today was not as productive as I would have liked, but progressive just the same.
I was scheduled to teach a class on anthologies today, but due to bad weather and low attendance, I had to reschedule.

Next week, I'm looking to sign a writers' agreement for two articles that will hopefully appear in Today's Black Woman Magazine (in March), if all goes well. There's also the possibility of another radio guest spot.

WELCOME TO MY NEW SPOT!

Okay. So if you Google my name, you'll find various Blogs that I've set up over time, and then abandoned.

The reason? A few were experimental in nature. I wasn't sure of the design, the direction, or whether or not I really wanted to post my perspectives for public viewing.

Yet, as a professional writer there is a need. Everyone seems to have one.

So, here we are again. Hopefully, this one will suit my needs and be a place that you can learn more about me, be entertained, enlightened, or simply share your thoughts and who you are.

With that being said, welcome to JEN'S JOINT 2007! I look forward to your frequent visits!

MY DEBUT ON WVON RADIO!

Pinch me. I can hardly believe the direction my writing career has taken me. I have just had the incredible experience of being asked to serve as a guest commentator on WVON Radio! What a blast! So far, I've done it a few times--not sure as to the regularity of my spots.
But will enjoy the journey just the same.
Love the staff, love the forum, love the exposure!