Faith Gets Ambitious: 2024 Writing Goals (When Are My Writing Goals Un-Ambitious?)

by - January 22, 2024

 Hello all! It's me, back again with more goals for 2024. This time, we have a thousand books we're going to write. Or at least try to write. Let's figure this out.



Working Title: Dragon Tales


First off: We have Dragon Tales book 1. That's my actual current WIP at the time of writing this post and it's a hot mess, but I love it. I ended up having to start over, even though my first try was at 70k. Why was this? Well, let's discuss.

Normally, I write books with a TON of POVs. The original form of the Pentegreens series? 7 POVs by the end, including 2 villain POVs. Holding Up the Sky? 7 POVs. My Greek mythology book? Going to have 5 POVs. I was very used to this concept and I enjoyed it. I loved these big, vast books that delved into so many characters' heads. I was fully prepared for 6 POVs in Dragon Tales.

And then I realized: Dragon Tales was too complex.

I think books need to start out with less complexity, even if they're planning to get there eventually. Lord of the Rings doesn't start with the POVs of all 9 companions; it starts with just Frodo and adds in subplots and side quests and other POVs as the story progresses and widens. And THAT is what I needed. Not a book with so many spread out people. That will come later. So now, I have gone through and cut out two of the POVs and an entire subplot. We have actual MCs. We have an actual main plot. Things are tight and that is good.

My goal for this year: Finish this book, clean it up, and send it off to a second pair of eyes.



Working Title: Family Feud

My second planned WIP for the year is one I'm simply calling Family Feud. I can't share too much yet, but basically: imagine the world of Ancient Rome, with the messiest politics imaginable and a queen who doesn't want to be the one responsible for fixing it. I'm so excited to share more about this one when the time is right. 

Goal for this year: Have a draft.




Working Title: Wanderess & Winged


I've been trying to write this for forever, so I think I probably should actually get on it. Basically: Greek mythology is cool. Ensemble casts are cool. The Greek heroes need a makeover. I'm going to write a book that does that.

Goal for 2024: Rewrite this for the third time (third time's the charm?)


Editing Projects

Yes, I definitely have too many projects slated. However, with college graduation on the horizon, I figure: better more goals than less for this year. I can't wait to share some of these with you guys.

There are three editing projects I really want to get on this year, but I'm holding those cards close to my chest. Honestly, most of my writing stays close to my chest these days. I'm sharing vibes and not much else. I've really been a fan of the authors who drop everything about a project at once when it gets picked up by someone, and that's one of my goals. I'm especially planning on hybrid publication in the next couple years, so I'll be both querying and pursuing self-publication. Stay tuned for more on that :)


What will you be writing this year? Let me know down below if you're working on any new projects you're especially excited about! 



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8 comments

  1. I LOVE hearing about all your writing projects every. single. time. Your premises are just heart-eyes for daaaaays! This is all so exciting, Faith! I'm cheering you on as you tackle all this goodness for 2024. I know incredible things are in the works!

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  2. Once again, you're out here both (a) setting the coolest, most ambitious goals ever and (b) teasing us with LEGENDARY STORY IDEAS. I mean, three editing projects and three drafting projects, all of which have grabbed me by the throat just by their vibes? (and the fact that at least two of them have to do with Greece or Rome, which is also very exciting?) *standing ovation* You ROCK, Faith.

    Best of luck with all of these!!! I and the rest of your readers are rooting for you :D

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    1. THANK YOU OMG *sobs* This is so sweet, thank you SO much

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  3. Aaaa! All of this looks so exciting and excellent! I'm especially excited to hear more about Family Feud and Wanderess and Winged! Because Ancient Rome and Greek Mythology are both epic and some of my favorite things to read about/things set in the world of, and just acckkkk yesssssss.

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    1. mythology is TRULY my favorite thing and it makes me so happy that other people enjoy it :D

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  4. The "she was fragile like a bomb" quote is absolutely excellent!

    Oooh, I'm always here for Greek mythology! (sidenote: are you watching the new PJO series? I've been watching it with my sisters and enjoying it. It's not quite the same feel as the books to me, but it's fun. :) )

    Alexa

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  5. All these projects sound amazing!!
    Hope you meet your goals cause I really wanna read these books, like now, lol! 😂

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