Q2 plans, coz why not

Helllloooooo!

I think my cursing worked and it finally rained! (Though in South India)

The weather here is decent too, so yayy!

The last newsletter was a Q1 recap, and I got sweet messages both here and on LinkedIn about how it was a good idea. So, we’re doing it all year round.

Which brings us to the follow-up edition: Planning for Q2.

I’ve realized I can plan only one thing at a time, and right now, it’s my sister’s wedding. (It’s the last lap, and if you don’t see me in your inbox next week, it’s probably because I have been deleted from the earth.)

So, I’ll just let myself be for this edition and think out loud about what I want to do in the next three months.

The first thing that comes to mind: newsletters! I’ve been enjoying them a lot lately. I’m currently running three, though the third one… well, I’m not ready to make it public just yet.

So I thought, why not try writing for a brand, founder, or literally anyone else?

That’s that.

Another failed Q1 goal was closing an international client. It was originally a January goal, but shhhh. So, I’ll make it priority one and work towards it.

Imagine closing an international client for writing newsletters. Ufff…

The other thing I need to do is revamp my website. I tried migrating my hosting from WordPress to Hostinger, and all hell broke loose.

I managed to keep my sanity but then decided to build a completely new portfolio that actually showcases me. It’s more of an April goal, but it still counts in Q2.

Hmm… what else?

I still don’t have the bylines I’d like, so if time permits, I’ll focus on collecting a few on reputed sites to make my portfolio strong and my client base stronger.

I’ll also take a short trip with family, preferably in June, after the hectic months of wedding prep.

Another thing on my mind is exploring Reddit. Now that I have a hang of Twitter, maybe it’s time to try another platform.

PS. This Q2, I’ll either go full berserk or take it slow. There is no in-between.

Oh, and I have to catch up on ALL the reading!

30 books in 2025 means 15 books by Q2. I read three in Q1, so 12 in Q2? What??

Okay, maybe not, lol.

But I’ll try to catch up so I can actually complete this challenge.

Lately, I’ve been thinking—all my hobbies are words, puzzles, and writing-related.

So, suggest hobbies that take me off the screen for a while. Not playing sports because I don’t live in a big city with all the facilities.

I’m not sure what or why I’m typing anymore, so I’ll just…

Okay, I cannot let this go without anything valuable for you! So…

Would you be interested in being a part of a community that I’ll co-host with Hrutwik? (Another one of Q2 goals :)

Freelancing and remote work can get lonely, so we (a bunch of 4 close friends) keep each other accountable and challenge ourselves out of our comfort zones.

Last month’s challenge got some traction (check the post here!), which made us think, why not create something bigger?

The idea right now is to create a space for DWS sessions, monthly challenges (we’re already doing them!) to build an online presence, and a place to learn, network, share, and grow together.

It will most likely be on WhatsApp or Discord, so let us know—yes, no, or what else you’d want from a community like this.

Looking forward to your responses!

Okay, I’m done!

See you next Friday?
(Hopefully)

Tired,
Nikita