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1- Get Mayan book published.
2- Speak to Julie about marketing plan for Easter.
3- set up all Michael's books on assorted blogs.
4- Send out brochures to libraries, bookstores, schools, and camps for three different genres.
5- Prepare worksheets for historical books.
6- format newest book- start marketing plan-
7-submit books for awards.
8-Beta read Michael's newest book.
9- start researching newest historical book.
10- prepare promo sheet and mailing of Mayan book and Germany.
11- read at least four indie books this week.
12- watch Lord of the Rings-
Now I have to do a list for my day job.
Thanks for participating guys! :DCarole, gulp. That's one heck of a list. Goodluck!
Looking forward to the blog posts @ Alex.
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1. Finish illustrating my last page for book 4
2. Reach 70 followers on Facebook.
3. Build my email list to prep for my book four release
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Great goal for blog posting!
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Thanks! I will make sure my information is on there.
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I start everyday with a list. I like to eliminate the easier ones first- or the one step ones. There is nothing prettier than a list with everything crossed off.
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I start everyday with a list. I like to eliminate the easier ones first- or the one step ones. There is nothing pretti..."
I double checked and I had posted my link back on January 10th. :)
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The purpose of this thread is pretty simple. In it, those that choose to participate will state a certain goal they wish to achieve over the next week and do everything in their power to achieve ..."
Love this thread Alexis!
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I start everyday with a list. I like to eliminate the easier ones first- or the one step ones. There is..."
Oh sweet!
Erica wrote: "Alexis wrote: "The purpose of this thread is pretty simple. In it, those that choose to participate will state a certain goal they wish to achieve over the next week and do everything in their po..."
I always have the best threads, Erica. Always.
Lmao. Thanks. :D
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The purpose of this thread is pretty simple. In it, those that choose to participate will state a certain goal they wish to achieve over the next week and do everythi..."
LMAO, when i figure out how to add GIF's there will be trouble!
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I start everyday with a list. I like to eliminate the easier ones first- or the one step ones. There is..."
Also Erica,
Can you post the link for the social share? For the love of me, I cant find it lol
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I start everyday with a list. I like to eliminate the easier ones first- or the one step ..."
You can find it if you go to my Goodreads author page too. I don't have a webpage yet so I am using my FB page until then. :)
R.L. wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Erica wrote: "Alexis wrote: "The purpose of this thread is pretty simple. In it, those that choose to participate will state a certain goal they wish to achieve over the next week ..."
Trouble eh?
Well, I live on the edge.
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No spaces except between "img" and "src".:)
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The purpose of this thread is pretty simple. In it, those that choose to participate will state a certain goal they wish to achieve over t..."
lol thanks
My starting number for Facebook today was # 82 likes #19 for Twitter followers. I am excited to get to work to reach 90 resp. 25. :D
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The purpose of this thread is pretty simple. In it, those that choose to participate will state a certain goal they wish to achieve over the next week and do everythi..."
You are the Queen of Threads. I bow to you!
Carole wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Erica wrote: "Alexis wrote: "The purpose of this thread is pretty simple. In it, those that choose to participate will state a certain goal they wish to achieve over the next week ..."
I am about to expose my own Nerdiness. But have you seen the Lord of the Rings, Carole? You, Swag Bag creator and just general kind human, are like the world-saving hobbits as in:
:p
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We are amused (royal wave- it's like screwing a lightbulb- I've practiced- now who's the real nerd?)
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The purpose of this thread is pretty simple. In it, those that choose to participate will state a certain goal they wish to achieve over..."
LOL, Yes, what Alexis said.
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You have not lived until you have seen LOTR! Lol
Good @ Carole!Well, I put in the work to reach my goals and I gained 7 followers on Facebook already. I just need one more like to reach 90 and I have 7 days left. I might just bump it up to 95. :D
Twitter is much harder so I've decided to hold a giveaway. I've posted about it on Facebook and Goodreads. I hope it yields results.
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Well, I put in the work to reach my goals and I gained 7 followers on Facebook already. I just need one more like to reach 90 and I have 7 days left. I might just bump it up to 95. ..."
Good job!
Congrats on that Alexis! I'm excited that I reached 70! Lol!!!
Ember wrote: "Congrats on that Alexis! I'm excited that I reached 70! Lol!!!"You were my 90th! :D Thank you. :)
Lol you were my 70th!! That's awesome!!! Thank you!!!!
Wow, I love this. I love setting up goals, but mine are usually on a bigger scale. You know, "publish your first book in 2017" kind of goals. These weekly ones seem less threatening. :D My goals for this week are:
1) design and draw the map the book needs (I have been avoiding this for too long)
2) Be more active with the FB account (haven't done anything with it yet, blah)
3) ask the schedule for covers from the graphic artist
IT IS WEDNESDAY! Time for a check in everyone.
My goal for the whole week was to reach 90 likes om Facebook and 25 followers on Twitter. I've done better than that with 98 likes on FB and 30 followers on Twitter and I still have a couple of days left.
So, I'm kicking it up a notch!
Yes. Yes. I made a poster. I'm not playing around anymore. :p
Shooting for 100 likes on Facebook and 35 followers on Twitter now.
Alex wrote: "Go go Alexis, you can do it. Nice poster by the way. I've got my review blog post done, I'm on track to get my current round of editing done, and I'll be starting my history of crime post this ev..."
I'll help you with the Freebie and pre-orders! Let me go get my croissants and my hot choco and I will drop your cover in some Facebook groups.
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Thanks Alex! Unfortunately I don't have a Twitter account. Maybe that should be one of my goals for next week. I really appreciate your offer though. Congrats on the great progress toward your goals this week!
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Goals for 2017:Set up an instafreebee thingy to build newsletter list
package a short story for a giveaway
outline next two novels in one series
publish another in the first series.
Plus more stuff. I don't have numbers goals on followers and the like. I just have personal goals.
Good luck to everyone in reaching their goals!
I agree, Alex. I think, though, when you have new books out, it's nice to send out a newsletter letting people know. I plan on only doing a newsletter a few times a year. I hate it when authors spam me.
I met my goals. I hope you all will too. You have TWO WHOLE DAYS LEFT. But if you fall short, don't be too hard on yourself. Just brush it off and try again next week.
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2. Reached 68 followers! 2 shy of my goal but I am very happy with that. :)
3. Still working on building my email list (this one has turned out more difficult than expected).
4. Designed and printed bookmarks.
Not a bad week at all. :)
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Your doing great Alex! Congrats!
The purpose of this thread is pretty simple. In it, those that choose to participate will state a certain goal they wish to achieve over the next week and do everything in their power to do so. I think that the key to be successful at anything in life is to be proactive. It's almost impossible to be a successful author if you're not spending a couple of minutes or hours a day building a platform, editing your book or doing something else that a) broadens your audience or b) makes you a better writer.
So, what are the daily steps you've taken to arrive at your final destination? Nothing? Are you intimidated by how DAUNTING it all seems? That's fine - we're going to break that BIG goal into bite-sized chunks.
Personally: I want to expand my social media presence to 200 followers on Twitter and Facebook combined by the end of March.
This week's goal:
Reach 90 followers on Facebook.
Reach 25 followers on Twitter.
What about you?
What's your goal in your pursuit of (writer) happiness? :)
Writing 2500 words this week maybe?
Just keep three little groundrules in mind.
Be realistic.
Commit to yourself.
There's no crying in baseball.
Lol, just kidding.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Good luck!