Comments on: Set book marketing goals for 2015

By: Goal-setting tools for authors - Build Book Buzz

Goal-setting tools for authors - Build Book Buzz — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:01:08 +0000

[…] often share information here on how to set and stick to goals, but this year, I’d like to offer a few tools that will help you do exactly that. Sometimes, […]

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 14:37:09 +0000

In reply to david l. Glad to hear it, David. Thanks for the feedback! Sandy

By: david l

david l — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 10:35:10 +0000

This post has really inspired me im actually planning a way to promo my books thankyou so much

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 16:32:48 +0000

In reply to Peter.

Peter, some might think that the packaging is feminine, but the questions in the planners (for example, “What were your business weak points?”) are gender neutral.

I have no idea whether she’s got a sign up that says “No boys allowed!” I just know that I love the process in the planners.

Sandy

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 16:21:35 +0000

In reply to Teresa.

Teresa, your feedback really resonated with me. I resisted setting monthly income goals for years. But … once I started creating them and asked my goal buddy to hold me accountable to them, I started reaching and even exceeding them. I plotted them out based on the usual business cycles (for example, Sept. has always been busier for me than Aug.), then had to take the extra step of figuring out what I was going to actually DO to earn that money each month. It has made a big difference for me!

Sandy

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 15:51:52 +0000

The e-book business planner seems to have been developed solely for women. You might have mentioned that in your blog post.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 15:45:43 +0000

Thank you Sandra for sharing your process, this was so helpful!! I love Leoni and her planner. I bought one last year, loved it , read it, but never filled it out! This year will be different thanks to you.

Your post here tells me two things: I need an accountability partner, and spreadsheets;monthly income and milestones! Both are huge stumbling blocks for me as an independent-illustrator-writer-self publisher. You’ve helped me to clarify my weaknesses and what I need to do, thank you!

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 03:57:15 +0000

In reply to Marijke.

Marijke, I think that’s common. I’m OK with failing because I have a lot of experience with it and know that it’s not as scary as it sounds! Knowing what my goals are helps me set priorities. Those, in turn, keep me from making decisions that will take me down the wrong path. I hope you can set just one goal for the coming year. Baby steps!

Sandy

By: Marijke

Marijke — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 03:17:06 +0000

I’m one of those people who has a hard time making goals. I’m very resistant even though I know that I should. I think it stems from fear of failure. If I don’t set a goal, I can’t fail to meet it, right? But that’s not a good approach now that I have something really concrete in the works.

I’m trying!

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:22:36 +0000

In reply to Flora Morris Brown.

I love that story, Flora. Thank you for sharing! Sometimes, as you saw, just doing the planning is enough — if you put enough mental effort into figuring out where you want to go, you’re more likely to head in the right direction than if you don’t.

I hope you like Leonie’s planner. I’m hooked! May you reach all of your goals in the coming year.

Sandy