My progress for this first check-in consists of having sat down, put on my "project management" hat, and sketched out actionable sub-goals with deadlines to achieve my targets. For people who have goals that are more vague than "write x number of words", I think this is a good idea. My results are:1. Submit 1 book proposal
- Finish Description: 9 Jan
- Finish Market Overview: 10 Jan
- Review and describe competition: 11 Jan
- Write Outline of Content: 12 Jan
- Write Sample Chapter: 13 Jan
- Review: 16 Jan
- Submit: 21 Jan
2. Publish 1 non-fiction book.
- Translate all material: 10 Jan
- Edit all material: 15 Jan
- Publish: 16-21 Jan
3. Publish 1 non-fiction article or essay online.
- Finish draft: 20 Jan
- Submit for editing: 25 Jan
- See published: Mar issue “Current Intelligence”
4. Publish 1 more short story on Amazon.
- Finish draft: 1 Feb
- Editing: 7 Feb
- Cover art: 10 Feb
- Trailer: 13 Feb
- Pre-publication promotion: 14-21 Feb
- Publish: 21 Feb
As you can see, some of these tasks are running parallel, and some sequentially, as certain items (such as the book proposal) have a waiting period associated with the post-submission results, and others (such as the non-fiction book) strengthen the case for subsequent tasks, i.e., the book proposal.
Looking forward to your thoughts / questions,
Edward
Okay, you have the most organized goals I've seen. Which is fantastic! I don't see any issues here and can tell from the way you patterned this out that your odds of success are very high.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to watching your progress.
Have a great week, Edward :)
Thanks for the note, Gene... I noticed almost everyone else, including yourself, has some other goals oriented toward health, communication, reading, etc, so this list may grow a bit. But I'll probably continue to apply a structured approach, as I've found that to be very useful in my professional life, and believe it may also serve to focus my writing, language studies, and fitness training.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week,
Edward
With that organization you can't fail! Wishing you the best as you follow through.
ReplyDeleteI do love how flexible ROW80 is and it works in so many different guises but, for me too, I prefer the more structured approach.
ReplyDeleteI haven't got myself to the point where I can attach dates for specific things though but I look forward to joining you on that front.
Good luck getting through the but I have no doubts you'll do great.
Happy writing!
Kelly.
http://www.blog.co.uk/user/koldham/
I love being organized! It is probably the most helpful thing ever!
ReplyDeleteYou are so wonderfully succinct and precise in your goals. Bravo... I look forward to reading more of your writing successes via #ROW80. You will love this challenge as you move forward. The community here ROCKS!
ReplyDelete(And thank you for commenting on my #ROW80 check in today!)
Hi Edward!
ReplyDeleteYou have your writing act together, to be sure! I am impressed (and taking notes)!
I hope you accomplish everything you set out to do this week. Something tells me you absolutely will!
Great start! Have a super week!
I love how structured you are about everything! Maybe one day I can work on that as one of my goals ;) Have a great week! :)
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