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Resolutions to Write in ‘22

Ken Coomes, DTM

Is it too late to address New Year’s Resolutions, now that we are one month into this brand new
year? Like Dr. Benjamin Franklin, I believe it is never too late. We can strive for improvement every
day. In this column, I hope to encourage you to make resolutions, even in January.

Dr. Tracy Bower, sociologist, published an

article in Forbes magazine, 12/31/21, titled “Four
Resolutions!?! Reasons to Make New Year’s Resolutions (Even If
You Don’t Keep Them).” She lists #1 as Intention,

sharing the positive importance of recognizing
where you are, with the intent to improve in
some area.
The second reason is hope and
engagement. A resolution

affirms your belief that things
can get better. Following
that is responsibility,

where she points out
that positive change benefits
others, not just yourself. And
finally, when you seek
to improve, to do or to

be better, that inspires
others.
Let’s see if we can apply these

ideas to your writing, and your
speaking:
1. Be honest with yourself about
where you are, and where you want
to go. Is your novel ready for a final

edit? Halfway there? Not started yet?
Have you selected your next Pathways
project, or your next Path? Scheduled

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