More Goal Setting

I'm continuing to work on two main projects mostly. These are the revision/resubmission of "October Bell" (sometimes referred to as "Autumn Bell") and "Frog and Spider." I'm hoping to get these polished into submittable shape by next week some time. I still have "Which End Up?" floating out there at New Leaf, but I won't know the outcome for another three weeks at least. I've already re-worked that one for another submission should this not work out.

"October Bell" has been giving me trouble as I attempt to incorporate editor feedback. Making the thread of the bell more visible without making it stick out too much is tricky. Also, plumbing the depths of an eight-year-old's emotions is difficult--my protagonist feels as deeply as an adult but would not be able to express his feelings in a mature way. Still working on finding the balance.

So here are my goals in black and white: revise and submit two pieces by April 10. There, I've said it. Now all I have to do is follow through. . . .