2026 Goals

It feels a little daunting sitting here at the beginning of the year. I have so many things I want to accomplish, and trying to get all my thoughts, ideas and deadlines organized is a lot! But I also have to remember that not everything needs to be decided in one day. Things change. Schedules shift. And that’s okay!

Luckily, I did some of the legwork already. As I talked about a bit in previous posts, I created a self-publishing schedule for 2026, so I know most of my big projects for the year.

I also want to finish revamping my freelance copywriting website, get back to putting out new issues of Frightmarish Zine, and bring back more tangible rewards for my Patreon. With the shift to go offline more, to stop doomscrolling and go analog, I think snail mail is a great way to do that. And I did buy a used typewriter a few years ago for Macabre Mail postcards…

13 Wishes

Over the holidays, I took part in a little ritual for the impending new year. The 13 Wishes Ritual (or sometimes known as The 13 Wishes of Yule), this entails writing down 13 intentions for the year. Starting on the Winter Solstice, you randomly select one of these intentions and without reading it first, burn it. On January 2nd, the remaining intention is the one you use as your guiding message for the year ahead.

Here’s the intention I opened up after burning my final one:

It’s a good one! It inspires me to try new things with my work, and to enjoy the process of exploration (rather than constantly thinking about the end product).

What Are Your 2026 Goals?

I’d LOVE to hear what you want to accomplish this year! Is it business/career-related? Personal growth? Share your goals and let’s cheer one another on!