Looking Back: 2022 Year in Review
It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2022. It was a hectic, harried year as it seemed we all tried to make up for everything we missed over the previous two years. My kids were busier than ever and, I’ll be honest, the year’s frenetic pace often overwhelmed me.
Sometimes I get to the end of a year, full of the frenzy of holiday preparations and all manner of year-end obligations, both personal and professional, and feel like I didn’t accomplish much. A few years back, a writer friend posted her year in review and suggested her readers try it. I did, and found I accomplished much more than I thought. I’ve done it every year since, with the exception of 2021, because I was ill over those holidays.
Let’s take a look back at my 2022.
Are you on my email list? Get my monthly newsletter and stay up to date on all my latest news, learn about recent blog posts, and more. Click HERE to join. It’s FREE.
My 2022 Year in Review
blog posts published: 17
author interviews: 3
literary columns published: 1
media articles published: 7
appearances/speaking engagements: 2
interviews: 1
blurbs for new books: 1
articles written for clients: 7
newsletters sent: 12
books read: 60
books reviewed: 38
write/edit/query/promo webinars/workshops: 11
writing conferences: 1
queries: 7
requests for first 50 pages: 3
rejections: 5
poems written: 11
poems read at open mic events: 1
essays written: 5
short stories written: 4
memoir pieces written: 4
new novel ideas: 2
2022 Year in Review: Standouts
I had some wonderful standout (professional) moments this year.
- Finished my novel, began the query process
- Inducted Harry Mark Petrakis into the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame
- Judged the Hellenic History Fair at Koraes Elementary School
- Wrote poetry (new for me!)
- Submitted poems for publication and contests
- Read one of my poems at an open mic event
- Penned short stories (new for me!)
- Submitted a short story for an anthology–accepted!
- Wrote a blurb to be included in a forthcoming book
- Joined a new writer’s group
- Worked with two wonderful Greek-American authors to promote their work in the Greek community
- Created a literary column for NEO Magazine
- Participated in December Writing Challenge
- Another year celebrating the work of Greek and philHellene authors
Final Thoughts on 2022
Did I accomplish all of my goals? No. Did I accomplish things I didn’t plan on? Absolutely. Did I hone my craft: You bet. Am I psyched for next year? 2023 is my year!
How did you do? Think back. What does your 2022 Year in Review look like? Share. Let’s cheer each other on in 2023! Happy New Year!
