WRITER AND REALITY WORKING TOGETHER
It's midsummer, this means that my writing has taken a back seat to my family, vacations and visitors. Still, I fiddle with my books, look at fellow writers' blogs, and scheme my September plan of attack. Do you have a plan of attack? Here's mine.
It's midsummer, this means that my writing has taken a back seat to my family, vacations and visitors. Still, I fiddle with my books, look at fellow writers' blogs, and scheme my September plan of attack. Do you have a plan of attack? Here's mine.
Mission Statement: Write books that entertains, inspires, and encourages spouses to hug and kiss each other, parents to laugh and play with their
children, friends whisper kind words to each other and strangers to exchange pleasantries and practice charity and goodwill.
The Five Year Goal: Twenty published novels. Hundreds of blog
posts. Travel books.
Market and Focus: Female audience (except for my brothers and cousins who read my books)
over the age of thirteen. Predominately well educated, older women who are
looking for something to read on the plane or on the beach or who need an
escape. My books are the equivalent of a bath without water—a totally immersing,
relaxing, mood enhancer. My books are meant to be shared with anyone, including but not limited to, grandmothers, daughters, priests and yogis.
Competitor Analysis: Continue to watch and learn from fellow writers by lurking
on online writer forums, groups and blogs. Scrounge good ideas.
Strengths: (Why I Will Be Successful): Limitless time, discipline and an incredible imagination.
Support from family, friends and writers’ groups.
Obstacles: Limited budget. Discouragement. False expectations. A profound hatred and fear of self promotion.
Promotion: At least one hour a day, five days a week. This entails
blogging, querying review sites, guest posts, newsletters, give-aways, contests,
book trailers, how to guides, sprinkled with a select few personal forays where I actually have to leave the house and interact with humans.
Writing Schedule: Four hours a day, five days a week with a
weekly goal of 10k words, drafting. That
equates to a first draft in six to eight weeks, depending on the length of the
novel. One month, same daily schedule, for editing and revisions. Goal: three
to four books published a year. A summer vacation. A Christmas break.
Conclusion: In a world swimming with entertainment, I will provide wholesome, witty, and romantic
escapism for my family, friends and any who may find me and my books.
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