Having a hard time developing a quest story? How about just a theme for the year? Make this your year to do something special. Theme examples:

“I will focus on my writing above all else this year”

I will show more courage in everything I do this year

I will get rid of all the clutter in my life this year, both physical and mental

I will fight for my creative freedom this year, and make work i want to make

I will better manage distractions in my life and concentrate on my work

I will finish what I start this year

I will concentrate on the business side of my art

This is the year of growth and study

This is my year to make things happen

An Alternative: The Credo 

What do you stand for? It is handy to have your own personal credo, similar to a quest story but less action oriented. A credo is a written statement of your personal values and code of behavior