Comments on: Gifts That Matter: What Writers Need Most This Christmas

By: New Year, New Goals: Have You Made a Plan Yet? - WRITERS HELPING WRITERS™WRITERS HELPING WRITERS™

Sun, 04 Jan 2015 18:11:54 +0000

[…] about making a plan yourselves this year! First, take some time for reflection. Then, if you like, here’s a link to the template Becca and I use, and some steps showing how […]

By: angelaackerman1

angelaackerman1 — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 14:40:04 +0000

In reply to Tina Death. Thank you so much for the kind words Tina! Very glad to hear The Emotion Thesaurus is a good writing buddy!

By: Tina Death

Tina Death — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 18:07:09 +0000

Have this book, it is my bible. It's the only book I take when writing away. Brilliant blog.

By: angelaackerman1

angelaackerman1 — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 06:33:46 +0000

In reply to Rita Bailey. The first time I wrote one, I felt the same. I tend to live in a state of disorganized chaos, and I thought there was no way I could make one and stick to it. Amazingly I did, and then made the next year's plan. I'm coming into year 3 and looking forward to planning more goals to hit throughout the year! Good luck--you'll do great :)

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 02:25:54 +0000

In reply to angelaackerman1. Will do! (And I would LOVE to meet you in person.)

By: Rita Bailey

Rita Bailey — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 23:45:00 +0000

Thanks for this blog. What a wonderful gift for all writers. Whenever I read the words BUSINESS PLAN I feel my brain shrivel and shriek "I can't do that!" But the many links you provide will help me flex my (tiny) muscles and give it a try. Thank you!

By: angelaackerman1

angelaackerman1 — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:36:26 +0000

In reply to Donna M. McDine.

Congrats on your Children's PB release! That's wonderful--you must be so excited! You are right, it's always good to start planning early. If you like, I have handouts on how to launch a book or run an online book event as well as ones for building platform and using social media effectively here: http://writershelpingwriters.net/writing-tools/

Congrats again!

By: Donna M. McDine

Donna M. McDine — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:54:23 +0000

Terrific post with great tips! My focus will be the edits to my MG W-I-P and preparing for the book launch of my children's picture book. I don't have release date, but it's never too early to plan. Merry Christmas!

By: angelaackerman1

angelaackerman1 — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:19:29 +0000

In reply to Denise D. Young. That's great! I'm glad you're already planning. :)

By: angelaackerman1

angelaackerman1 — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:18:52 +0000

In reply to Julie Glover. I am in the same boat! I am always wondering which conference to sign up for. So if you figure this out, let me know! :)