Recently, a friend posted her author bucket list–a list of things she wants to accomplish as an author/writer before she dies. Her post at FaithSimone.com inspired me to think about what I want to “check off” as an author/writer before I “check out.” I’ve always kept a list of goals as a career guide and because of that it took me a while to understand the difference between goals and a bucket list. But once I separated the two in my mind, I had a ball creating my wish or dream list.
Below is my list. What about you? Do you have a personal, career or professional bucket list? If so, feel like sharing?
1. To have publishing credit in multiple categories/genres: children’s, screenwriting, romance, horror, etc.
2. To attend at least one of the premier literary awards ceremonies: Nobel Prize, National Book Award, Academy Awards, etc.
3. To buy a writing retreat; a private oasis where I can visit, think, dream and write.
4. To have lunch with Toni Morrison and Stephen King, individually.
5. To establish a scholarship for young African American creative writers.
6. To establish a stipend-based award for adult African American creative writers.
7. To read at least one book by the “important” novelists. (Thanks to Carol Baladywer for expanding this list.)
8. To attend an international writers retreat and/or conference.
9. To attend a major literary event in NYC, the mecca of the US publishing industry, such as the Harlem Book Fair.
Ann Fields 
great list – I am motivated!
Great! I look forward to reading your list. See you at the top!
Ann, this a very impressive bucket list. I sincerely hope that you get to fulfill all that is on it and more. I was very pleased to read that my blog has helped you to expand your list of important writers. 🙂
Absolutely! Love the series on women writers who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Loved it!!!
Thank you so much for saying this. 🙂
You’re so welcome Carol! I had fun with this one. Have a great weekend.
Great list! Keep on truckin’ and I’m sure you’ll get to check off every one of them!
Thanks Lovenia for the encouragement. Maybe you can join me in NYC??!! Doesn’t that sound like fun!
Ann, Knowing you as a young women I know that you will accomplish some if not all of these in your lifetime. Love, Marion
Thank you Marion for the vote of confidence. I was tempted to turn in early tonight but after reading your comments, I’m going to put in a few more hours and see how much closer I can move to my bucket list.
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And I pray the same for you! Sending you hugs and all good things. Blessings!