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STEP RIGHT UP

For the resolution-makers, the goals of January beckon louder than a hall of carnival barkers. Surely this year will be the year, the one where we write more, worry less, find an agent, get published, net more bylines, and stop neglecting our long-suffering drafts.

But with all the clamor of long-term possibility ringing in our ears, it can be difficult to focus on short-term attainability. Enter our winter carnival, which relies less on long odds and more on direct, achievable action to make your dreams come true. Tell us what prize you’ve got your eye on, and we’ll give you three concrete targets to aim for. →

THE PRIZE: MORE TIME TO WRITE

Your aim here is simple: The only way you will write more in 2023 is if you make more time to write. Emphasis on which requires a physical effort on your part. You must spend time to make time. Here are three ways

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