May 8^th:

Your Social Media is showing.  I now have business cards. I ordered 500 to give away. I only have 491 to go−all a part of my new social media brand. But as an observer at a recent book signing, I gathered a few business cards−one lady had a full-blown color pamphlet−and I studied those examples. One card was too busy. I quickly tossed it aside. Another declared the author was ready for Hollywood Hall of Fame. I negated that one, as well. One was simple: a picture and contact info. I chose this format and added “author” under my name. I didn’t want someone looking at the card months later asking, “Now why do I have this card, again?” You have the card in case you are interested in my books. Side Note: I noticed Bruce Jenner (as Caitlyn) is also promoting a book. I doubt we’ll ever be at any joint book signings, but just in case, I have first dibs on the bathroom facilities. Just saying.

So now, my checklist of 'what to do' while waiting on my book is dwindling - I only have a few more festivals to scope out. I'm trying to stay in the 'writer' mode - I've moved furniture around in my office in order to be more efficient. Heck, I'm even practicing my autograph. Note to self: quit stalling. Write! Remember: BIC / winners don't quit-quitters don't win. Oh, and submit.

With that thought in mind, I've decided to schedule my writing time just like I schedule everything else I do. If I didn't keep a day timer, I would forget 1/2 of my responsibilities at work, but where to start? Here's what I have so far:

Monday evening:  write (2 hours) 

Thursday evening: write (2 hours)

Saturday: proofing and writing (1/2 day)

Sunday afternoon: market research and submissions

Sounds like a plan.