What do you want to accomplish in your writing by Dec 31, 2022? From the perspective of January, everything is possible!
1. Vision
Hold a 1-hour team staff meeting with yourself and brainstorm all that could be in 2022. Remember in brainstorming there are no wrong answers, nothing too far fetched. Use sticky notes or file folders or a spread sheet. Dream BIGGER!
Vision: I want a manuscript sold to a publisher by Dec 31, 2022.
2. Plan
Sort stickies into categories: writing, platform, network
Plan: to publish book I need to:
Writing: read in category, generate ideas, 1st draft, critiques, edit
Platform: social media, personal contacts, conferences
Sale: research publishers, complete proposal, query, agent, pitch
Maybe stop for coffee.
Plan: to increase my platform I need to:
Social media: Facebook author, IG author, Pinterest pages, website
Personal contacts: teachers, parents, librarians, author, twitter and LinkedIn, blogs
Conferences: in person, virtual, opportunities to pitch or submit
Er, make that a latte with an extra shot.
Plan: to make the most of conferences I need to:
In person: dates, cost, travel, other opportunities in area
Virtual: dates, cost, critique and pitch opportunities
Other opportunities: Blogs or groups the regularly interview agents or editors who open to followers
Ready for a double expresso mocha?
3. First step
The first step is the hardest and the most exciting! Let’s go!
First Step: Today I will look at 7 recent books in my writing category
First step: Today I will add 1 item to my FB author page promoting the book of another author
Macchiato!
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