Pamela S Thibodeaux, Author
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Short-term Goals for New or Unpublished Writers
1) Complete manuscripts. Finishing your manuscript would be the most important goal for a new writer.
2) Write to publish. Write at least two or three articles for your writing group's newsletter. This gets you name recognition and exposure...two things essential to any writing career.
Take this one step further and get those articles out there on the World Wide Web. There are Ezines, websites and newsletters like this one that pay for reprints of articles. Writing For Dollars and Funds for Writers are just a couple, but there are hundreds of places to market your work.
Short-term Goals for Published Writers
1) Finish that next project. Every author knows that in order to maintain the coveted title of "published" you must continue to write things that will sell.
2) Focus on Promotion. Spend at least five to 10 hours per week promoting. This goal is as individual as you are but promotion is the key to a successful writing career.
Before setting goals for promotion, every author should also set a budget. Be reasonable and be realistic! Do some research and get the most exposure for your money. For low cost promotional ideas check out places like Earthly Charms or read books like 101 Ways to Promote Your E-book for Free!, Beyond the Bookstore: 101 (Other) Places to Sell Your Book and Book Marketing Made Easy by Rusty Fischer and Promotion for Paupers by Karen Syed, Echelon Press. There are also groups such as Divas of Romance where you can participate in group advertising for a low monthly or annual fee.
Remember, Free is always better! List your book at every free site and sign up to receive every newsletter available to you. This provides you with numerous opportunities to promote and write! Check out places like Firstwriter.com, Faithwriters.com and Once Written.com.
3) Speak up. Schedule at least one book signing and/or speaking engagement per month. These serve two purposes: exposure and sales.
Plan for a Career
If you want to make writing your career, you'll have to establish longer term goals. Here are two ways you can provide a sure foundation for a writing career.
1) Complete manuscripts. Finishing your manuscript would be the most important goal for a new writer.
2) Write to publish. Write at least two or three articles for your writing group's newsletter. This gets you name recognition and exposure...two things essential to any writing career.
Take this one step further and get those articles out there on the World Wide Web. There are Ezines, websites and newsletters like this one that pay for reprints of articles. Writing For Dollars and Funds for Writers are just a couple, but there are hundreds of places to market your work.
Short-term Goals for Published Writers
1) Finish that next project. Every author knows that in order to maintain the coveted title of "published" you must continue to write things that will sell.
2) Focus on Promotion. Spend at least five to 10 hours per week promoting. This goal is as individual as you are but promotion is the key to a successful writing career.
Before setting goals for promotion, every author should also set a budget. Be reasonable and be realistic! Do some research and get the most exposure for your money. For low cost promotional ideas check out places like Earthly Charms or read books like 101 Ways to Promote Your E-book for Free!, Beyond the Bookstore: 101 (Other) Places to Sell Your Book and Book Marketing Made Easy by Rusty Fischer and Promotion for Paupers by Karen Syed, Echelon Press. There are also groups such as Divas of Romance where you can participate in group advertising for a low monthly or annual fee.
Remember, Free is always better! List your book at every free site and sign up to receive every newsletter available to you. This provides you with numerous opportunities to promote and write! Check out places like Firstwriter.com, Faithwriters.com and Once Written.com.
3) Speak up. Schedule at least one book signing and/or speaking engagement per month. These serve two purposes: exposure and sales.
Plan for a Career
If you want to make writing your career, you'll have to establish longer term goals. Here are two ways you can provide a sure foundation for a writing career.
- Setting Goals is Important Even for Unpublished Writers
- Writing Down Goals is Important Regardless of Your Career Choice
- Writing Your Dreams and Visions Helps You Attain Your Goals
Comments
Thanks for stopping by. Glad you found the tips helpful.
PamT
wonderful tips.
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