It's common wisdom for all creatives: visualise your ultimate objective, break it down into smaller steps, and commit to completing them on a schedule. That same process can apply to content creation: it can help you orientate yourself on your journey, measure your progress, and give you a strategy for growth.

So let's get into it and work out your goals for 2024. What's your ultimate vision for yourself as a content creator? What's a realistic timeline, and if you assume good progress towards it in 2024, what does the next year look like? And the big question: how will you measure it?

Ask yourself these questions and post at least three goals for your submission. These goals will give you a better focus if, to borrow some project management jargon, they are SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Perhaps you want to make Twitch partner in six months, gain 100 followers in three, or post at least ten pieces of a new form of content before the year is out - whatever makes sense for you.

We'll give you $5 just for posting your goals - they're not just a pledge to yourself, but inspiration for others. Make them as good (and as SMART) as you can, and watch for a follow-up bounty next week to turn them into actionable New Year's resolutions. Let's get after it!