So. Back to this whole “write 100 songs in a year” thing.
I’ve written 79 songs so far. Most aren’t that great. Some turned out better than I expected. A LOT are completely out of my “comfort zone” in writing. And, when I’m scrolling through the titles, about half of them don’t even look familiar to me. I have no idea what I’ve written. I can’t keep them all in my head.
I’ve got 21 songs to go. I’m currently ahead of my 2-a-week goal. If I push myself, I think I can do this.
I think I actually can.
I can’t believe I’m saying that.
Now my mind turns to next year.
Do I work on re-writing and tweaking the gems from 2009?
Do I set another (slightly more balanced) goal of 50 songs, just to keep myself going?
Do I not have a goal at all?
I’d like to have some sort of goal, just to feel like I’m in forward motion. I’m learning that if I don’t push myself, I won’t really “go” anywhere. Discipline drives the car of creativity.
What about you – what sort of “forward motion” would you like to see in your life? And can you set up a measurable and attainable way to move towards that goal?
I say take your 25 – 50 best or favorites from this year and polish them over the next year and set a goal for 25 more new songs on top of it. You’ll come out with a good mix of some nice polished songs and some new material as well
ooohhh… A blend of both. I like.
I’m liking the idea set fourth by Jonathan.
Right now I am in a strange place in life where I have no over-arching goals, except to stay afloat and learn the most efficient way to tread water.
Tommorrow is the first day of October. There are still three months left in 2009. I have no clue what I am going to be doing next year.
Being retired I have no work goals. I have life goals. Learn more stuff, sing & dance everyday, try to make the world a better place. I can tell you how I do these things today, no clue about three months from now.
I do hope to be reading about a song writer, with a best selling album, who is helping the people of Brunswick, Ga, worship and praise God.
Suggestion – Write an album to God. Let him chose the words to your songs. When he moves your heart to write, write, when he doesn’t, don’t.
Ed… I’ve been waiting on that “when he moves your heart to write, write” part… That’s some of why I’ve been writing so much lately – to sharpen my mental pen when it’s time to really write what he says write.
Thank you for that hope for next year!
Goals? Not for me, thanks.
LIFE called. And I answered.
But for the longest time, there was a busy signal so you can imagine how grateful I am now that IT finally got through!
Sometimes I think I’d rather the forward motion (or is it sideways) would slow down a little…
Goals are important. Even though I’ve not managed to accomplish mine this year, I have done other things that are things I’ve long wanted to do, and prayerfully considered the opportunities.
And I’d concur with Ed on waiting on God…that has been my year, not just with writing. It’s been fairly uncomfortable at times. And that’s ok with me. I think…
I don’t *think* you can, as you have stated. I KNOW you can. I can’t wait until you hit that 100th song so you know you can, too.
I, regretfully, can’t make a goal. I sat here and thought about it, but I can’t even make a goal to get up everyday, because some days I can’t. But I have learned trust and patience and surrender, so I figure those are goals enough for now.
You said : “I’d like to have some sort of goal, just to feel like I’m in forward motion. I’m learning that if I don’t push myself, I won’t really “go” anywhere. Discipline drives the car of creativity.”
- I will be praying for you to pray and to find your goal. Not necessarily within the whole “have to be music” thing (although it probably will be) but that it will be right exactly smack in the middle of where God will have you thing. I love that you are seeking it. I love you!
Planning to have my proposal complete by October 30. Then, we shop publishers.