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By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 23:12:37 +0000

In reply to Sora.

Thanks, Sora! Some people make the mistake of thinking that all authors have the same goal, and that’s actually not the case.

Happy new year to you, too!

Sandy

By: Sora

Sora — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:41:08 +0000

I completely agree with you about defining what success means to you as the author. It just makes the work involved much more satisfying. I also agree with you about writing down your goals. That’s all part of working on your definition of success. Really loved the post. Thanks! and Happy New Year!!

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 23:05:37 +0000

In reply to K.M. del Mara.

Karen, it’s much worse in person!

Now get back to your goals….

Sandy

By: K.M. del Mara

K.M. del Mara — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:06:46 +0000

Just had to get a look at that sweater. I’ve definitely seen (and probably worn) worse. Anyway, thanks for the kick start to goal setting!

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:31:11 +0000

In reply to Wanda Luthman.

This is all so wonderful, Wanda! You’re making progress! Now that you’ve got your goals written down, refer back to them frequently so you don’t wander off the path you need to be on.

Sandy

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:29:05 +0000

In reply to Kay Vreeland.

I love that goal, Kay!

The quarterly check-in would be perfect for the Build Book Buzz Facebook group. Are you a member? If not, you can join here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuildBookBuzz/

Post about it to see who wants a quarterly check-in and I’ll schedule it!

Sandy

By: Kay Vreeland

Kay Vreeland — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:12:50 +0000

Concise, to the point and really helpful–I want to get new readers in 2018! And … will you be posting quarterly to tell how you are doing and check in on us–that “quarterly review” you mentioned?

By: Wanda Luthman

Wanda Luthman — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:19:53 +0000

My goal in 2018 is to actually earn a profit. I love in-person events but tables are expensive and I typically don’t even make back the cost of the table. My goal is to find events where tables are less expensive. I already have found 4 for next year. I like to do one/month. I have upped my price for my book at these events because I include an additional gift and gift bag, plus they get the author’s signature personalized to them or whomever they are buying it for. I have started running Amazon ads with limited success. My goal is to learn how to do this better and more so that I actually earn a profit on Amazon. I have taken three webinar courses already so I just need to implement some tactics. I also plan to create an official website. I have a blog and have been using that as my website but I earn no SEO on it, so I need to move to the big leagues. LOL
Thank you for encouraging me to write these out. They were in my head but now it helps to visualize it.