What Are Your 2026 Writing Resolutions?

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What are your 2026 writing resolutions?

  • Set clear and realistic word count goals 1%
  • Write more poetry or start a poetry collection 19%
  • Brainstorm a new novel/short story 9%
  • Finish editing my first draft 9%
  • Complete a final draft 14%
  • Start dipping my toes into scriptwriting 3%
  • Join more roleplays 9%
  • Join more YWS writing events 9%
  • Read more intentionally 19%
  • Earn my next review star 10%

Total votes: 70

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Wolfi
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Wed Jan 07, 2026 3:34 pm
Wolfi says... · Wed Jan 07, 2026 3:34 pm
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Happy New Year! What writing-specific habits and goals are you setting for yourself for 2026? We'd love to hear them below.

Interested in sharing more general resolutions? Check out the official New Year's Resolutions thread!

Thank you @Leya for the poll suggestion!
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winterwolf0100
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Thu Jan 08, 2026 4:45 am
winterwolf0100 says... · Thu Jan 08, 2026 4:45 am
Not screenwriting, but I wanna write another play this year! Plus more poetry, maybe a short story or two, and I wanna read more :]
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Tikaya
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Thu Jan 08, 2026 7:35 am
Tikaya says... · Thu Jan 08, 2026 7:35 am
I want to write at least one review a day this year.

And I hope I can finish ...at least 2 more scenes of my sci-fi story :(
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BunBunZu
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Sun Jan 11, 2026 12:06 am
BunBunZu says... · Sun Jan 11, 2026 12:06 am
it's been a while since i last reviewed, so working towards my next star seems like good goal!!
*blows kiss*


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pixels
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Sun Jan 11, 2026 3:38 pm
pixels says... · Sun Jan 11, 2026 3:38 pm
read every book in existence...
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Tikaya
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Thu Jan 15, 2026 4:28 pm
Tikaya says... · Thu Jan 15, 2026 4:28 pm
Well I got that review star preeettty quickly. Time to set a new goal? NO! The even nexter Review Star is waiting =D
“Are you serious?”
“Completely.”
“You’re telling me that you'll get to sleep on a king-sized bed while we have to share a tiny room with two bunk beds.”
“I want to sleep on top!”
“Tommy, you’re not helping.”
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Wolfi
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Thu Jan 15, 2026 4:33 pm
Wolfi says... · Thu Jan 15, 2026 4:33 pm
"even nexter" xD

Cheering you on, @Tikaya!
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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled
and do not be afraid.

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CorruptedData167
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Tue Jan 20, 2026 7:26 pm
CorruptedData167 says... · Tue Jan 20, 2026 7:26 pm
I have like 7 unfinished fanfics😔
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