At Antioch we do 10 day residencies in June and December, then go home and work online with an advisor and a student group for 6 months. I committed myself today, in my project period contract (a plan we make with our mentors), to visiting New York City for the first time. Amy goes to NYC in my novel and I need to go on my character's journey, especially to experience NYC's art museums. Here are my Project Period Goals:

1. I have voice, now I need to develop storytelling and plot with that voice.
2. Go to NYC and live Amy's journey in the city.
3. Explore avenues for developing and publishing my personal essays.
4. Read the news and search for real life stories for inspiration like Greg Neri.
5. Get involved with Big Brothers, Big Sisters or Girls Inc. or something of the like.

I signed myself to this and I'm publishing it online for the world to see. Hold me to it!