The Writer's Table: How to Set Goals and Keep Them

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The Writer's Table: How to Set Goals and Keep Them

Tuesday, March 10, 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Stop abandoning your goals halfway through. Learn practical strategies to set meaningful goals and actually achieve them.

What You'll Learn

Have you ever made a resolution to start something new but gotten discouraged and quit? The answer isn't to give up—it's to set goals strategically and use practical, actionable tactics to help you stay on task until you accomplish them.

Award-winning author Ekta R. Garg shares the strategies that helped her publish three books in four years while balancing a full life. These aren't abstract theories—they're tested approaches you can put into practice immediately, whether you're working on creative projects, professional development, health goals, or personal growth.

You'll discover:

• How to set goals that actually work

• Practical tactics for staying on task

• Strategies for overcoming discouragement

• How to challenge yourself and succeed

• What to do when motivation fades

• Building sustainable habits and systems

• Learning from setbacks without quitting

Ekta will share her writing journey as a case study, showing how goal-setting principles apply to long-term creative and professional projects.

About Your Presenter

Ekta R. Garg is an award-winning author of The Truth About Elves and In the Heart of the Linden Wood, published by Atmosphere Press. A freelance editor with a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University, Ekta is also a judge for the Florida Writers Association's Royal Palm Literary Awards and host of the Biblio Breakdown podcast.

Her disciplined approach to goal-setting has enabled her to publish three books in four years while maintaining her editing practice and other commitments. She brings this same practical, achievable mindset to helping others define and reach their goals.

Who This Session Is For

• Anyone struggling to maintain momentum on goals

• Writers working on long-term projects

• People who start strong but lose motivation

• Anyone wanting practical accountability strategies

• Creative professionals balancing multiple commitments

• People tired of abandoned resolutions

Event Details

What to Expect: Interactive presentation with actionable strategies and time for questions

Format: Presentation with discussion

Age: All ages welcome (content geared toward adults)

What to Bring: Just your goals and questions

Location: Prairie Fruits Farm Classroom

4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL

Admission: FREE

Part of The Writer's Table series supporting writers and creatives at all stages.