I’ve learned the hard way that if I don’t plan out my writing schedule, I don’t meet my goals. This past summer I moved from one coast to the other. The weeks leading up to the move, the move itself, and for several weeks after arriving at our destination were largely unproductive.

So, I lost the habit of planning my schedule. The only work I did involved projects that were ongoing.  My income definitely took a hit.  But for the month of October, I started things off a little differently.  My schedule has calmed down and though I am still adapting to the new life out here, things are off to a good start.

The method was simple. I made a list of all the work I needed to do and listed their due dates. I added up how much those projects would make once complete. When I realized I didn’t have enough work lined up to meet my goals, I went and secured more work. Now, I have more than enough to keep me busy!

In addition, I started another category filled with work I want to get done. I am working on several blog projects plus I have a goal to do some article marketing. Those are listed as “nice, but not a priority”. This list is just what I needed to keep me focused and I suggest you all do the same thing. Make a list of all the work you need to get done. If it isn’t enough, go out and get more work so that you can reach your goals!

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