Suggested New Year's Resolutions for Writers: New Year's Resolutions for Freelance Writers

Writing New Year’s resolutions is extremely important for freelance writers, as in doing so, you will be able to identify new goals and set fresh guidelines. While it is true that not everyone fulfills all of their resolutions, many freelance writers seek to do just that.

With that in mind, here are some possible suggestions for New Year’s resolutions, for the year 2011.   

Write more frequently.

Take advantage of every possible opportunity to write, so that you are continually expanding your freelance writing horizons. Do not allow your efforts at writing to become dormant. Your writing style could become stagnant. You may lose interest in freelance writing, if you do not pursue a definite direction, by writing regularly.

Write about what you know.

You are an expert on what you know, not what you do not know. Let the experts write on things that you know nothing about, or accept the opportunity as a challenge and learn about something new. There is no limit to new and different things, you can learn. 

Use fewer words.

The best sentences, paragraphs, articles and books are not necessarily the longest ones. In fact, shortening what you write can make reading it more enjoyable. Using the longest and hardest words is not always a good idea. In fact, they may turn your reader away. Write so that your reader understands what you are stating.  

Use the power of impact.

There are powerful words that can touch the heart, mind and soul of readers, immediately. Use more of them and fewer of the ones that have less impact. In other words, state what you want to say with power. Strive for purity of thought, expression and word. 

Write shorter articles.

If you write, you can create short articles. That means you must get to the point immediately, in terms of what you are stating. Avoid being redundant. Find topics that appeal to you in terms of your personal writing passion.    

Follow the leading of your muse.

Every writer has a muse of some kind, perhaps something or someone who inspires or triggers his or her creative spirit. Learn to recognize your muse. Whenever your muse moves you to write, do just that, no matter what time of day it is or where you are. You may not be able to capture that inspiration later.  

Write for others, not yourself.

Whatever you magnify will become the central, largest and most important aspect of your life. Avoid ego-centrism when you write, as writing for yourself merely magnifies the self-in-you. It probably will not help or interest others and may not touch or change their hearts or lives.   

Research your topic thoroughly.

When you are writing on a topic that requires serious research, take the time and opportunity to do it right. Make certain that you understand what you are discussing. Will others be able to understand it? Document your sources correctly and thus, avoid plagiarism.

Encourage other freelance writers.

Other writers need encouragement, just as you do. It is easier for you to write, when you know others will encourage you, too. Read what they write and learn from it. Observe their writing styles and learn from them.

Do more networking with other writers.

Make a serious effort to spend more time in active dialogue with other freelancers. There are a large number of writers seriously interested in networking. Networking helps to build community and ultimately enhances the efforts of an entire group of writer’s. 

Let everything that you write, manifest the love of God and one another, at its core.

It is love that brings healing, health and wholeness to a readership. In expressing your love for others, you will find that they express theirs for you, too. Always stay positive and constructive. If you are dealing with problematic issues and concerns, offer a creative, love-centered solution.  

Remember that following these suggestions is an option that you have. Adding more of your own resolutions might be even better.