I've learned I need to check-in with myself periodically about my writing goals and progress to actually keep moving forward. Otherwise, I too easily let forward progress slide as I let myself fret over family matters, etc. and don't stay focused on my work. So, for 2012, I will be Facing Facts on the Fifth of each month.  More on this tomorrow, but here's what some other authors offered for their writing items to check in on:…