Simplify. Simplify. Simplify.
Have you noticed that the marketing (aka: platform) professionals keep adding things to our “must do” list?
It started with blogs, then it was Facebook, now it’s Twitter. With everything that we do to market our books, it’s not a surprise that at times actual writing can take a back seat. So what can we do?
Simplify.
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Click to Listen - Simplify, Simplify, SimplifyAre you trying to manage 3 or more email addresses? Simplify. Which one(s) can you cancel?
Are you working on, but not finishing, more than one manuscript right now? Simplify – pick and finish one.
Are you overwhelmed with the number of social media outlets you are trying to keep up with? Simplify. Choose one and become really consistent in its use, then you can add another one as your time grows.
PONDER POINTS
- Where can you simplify your writing life?
- What are some of the distractions that get in your way?
- What can you scratch off your list of “to dos?”
- Who is not helping you meet your goals?
Simplifying might create more chaos in the beginning, but after the initial brouhaha, the pay off is totally worth it.
When it doubt…simplify!
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Such good advice! Makes me feel less guilty for not spending time on Facebook, cuz I just don’t love it. Just got back from a writing retreat with no internet, no phone, and no tv. Got more writing done in a week then in a month at home. Guess I simplified without realizing it:)