Writing Calendar
Some of the best resources are those you create for yourself. A writing calendar can help you set and meet goals and keep track of your work over the course of the year. All you need is a calendar with enough space to record a goal or accomplishment on any given day. If you plan on entering a contest, write the deadline on your calendar. If you’re setting your own weekly, monthly, or other deadlines, write them on your calendar. When you meet or beat a deadline, add a fancy sticker to the date to mark your success. (I know this sounds like second grade, but even disciplined writers need to have fun! I once motivated myself for almost a whole year with cute penguin stickers.) At the end of the year you will be able to flip through your calendar and feel the warm glow of your writing success.