Let's move on to step #2 of the Goal-Setting Process: list-making. Now, I can't help but bring to mind the first step which was outlined in Goal-Setting Process for Writing & More – Step 1: Brainstorming. Feel free to review this post if you need a refresher or haven't read it before. NOTE: in preparing today's … Continue reading Goal-Setting Process for Writing & More – Step 2: List-making
It's great being back with you after the self-publishing of my book, Playground Instruction for the Growing Adult. If you haven't had a chance to check out the details, I would love for you to go to my Books page and have a look-see. I'm so excited to have completed this goal of mine and to be … Continue reading Revving Up the 2019 Self-Publishing Goals
There's a lot that goes into the process of self-publishing a book. Believe me; I know. I'm all the way in it and close to the point on the timeline when I hit the "Publish" button to release my book into the world. I've also learned what goes into a true self-publisher's mindset; and I've … Continue reading Self-Publishing Lesson #2: A Writer’s Mindset
Got my manuscript back the other day. Actually, I should probably switch over to saying I got my book in all its individualized pieces the other day. And once I tweak a few items, I'll be officially publishing my completely-assembled e-book with front cover and paperback book with front and back matter and inside content. It's … Continue reading A Writer’s Separation Anxiety
Now that I've disclosed to you my future (very distant) plans for book writing, I'd like to discuss the subject of children's book series and how they can play a pivotal role in a 9-year old's and forty (plus)-year old's lives. Let me start by stating that, within a two-week span of time, I've heard … Continue reading Top 5 Children’s Book Series
This last week has been predominantly about goal-setting efforts. We started by discussing step 1 of the Goal-Setting Process, which has everything to do with brainstorming those goals you want to set and/or accomplish within the next 6 months. Then, we went into The 3 C's of Goal-Setting (commitment, consistency, and confidence), which are incredibly … Continue reading Goals to Close out the Year
The 3 C's of blogging look a lot like . . . blogging because you enjoy the process for its intrinsic value to you and others, even when its extrinsic benefits are little to none. delivering to your audience on promises made. delivering the message, even when the messenger (you) isn't feeling 100%. striving … Continue reading The Real-Life 3 C’s of Blogging
One of my main objectives with this blog is to encourage action toward incrementally increasing our quality of life one step at a time . . . one day at a time. This ambition is precisely where goal-setting comes into play. The way I choose to view the goal-setting process derives from a willing participant … Continue reading Goal-Setting Process – The 3 C’s
Goal-setting HERE WE COME! I've decided to take a structured and strategic approach toward achieving my future writing goals. I have a lot of writing-related activities (following the self-publication of my first book) that I'd like to accomplish in the next 12 months and it's going to take an organized effort to pull it off. … Continue reading Goal-Setting Process for Writing & More – Step 1: Brainstorming
Let's get right to it, shall we? Number One: Prioritize the Priorities List out your work-related priorities (tasks) by level of importance (with the most important at the top) or by deadline due date (most recent date at the top). By sorting your priorities in this manner, you'll naturally arrive at the order in which … Continue reading Top 5 Tips to Help Content Creators Manage an Overwhelming Workload
