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Writer-Reminders .... the ezine for sidetracked writers.

March 1, 2007 -  Organize for S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

 


Thought for the Week - Organize for S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
 


 

Can you believe the first two months of the year are gone already?  It's been busy around here.... how about you?  How is your writing going?

Have you reached your two-month goals?  As busy as I have been, I'm behind a bit and am re-working my 2007 goals already.  Does changing your mind sound scary to some of you (it used to for me!)? 

If you usually abandon your writing goals instead of just changing them, give yourself permission to change your mind.  You probably started by just guessing what you could accomplish...and now that you have a better feeling for what it takes, you can revise your initial plans... and it's really OK to do that!  I promise!  We spend a lot of time discussing this during the Joy of Goals teleseminar.

This month's article is from organizing guru, Cathy Sexton.  She has a six step SUCCESS process I wanted to share with you...perfect for organizing your mind and your desk.  You can learn even more from Cathy starting next week in the three-week Get Organized class we are doing by telephone.  You even get a free GO System toolkit when you register.  Be sure to read the article below, and sign up before Saturday to save $20 on the class at www.GetOrganizedClass.com.

(We've also got some more classes in the works.  Check out the Subscriber Special Offers below!)
 

Happy writing (and organizing!) this year!


Best, 
Julie
julie@organizedwriter.com
    

P.S. Did you miss the last issue? Read it here.    

P.P.S.  Get organized for 2007 with the ebook, The Organized Writer: 30 Days to More Time, More Money and Less Frustration.  Only $14.95! 
 

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Get Organized For S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
 


(c) 2007 Cathy Sexton.  All rights reserved.  Used with permission.

Use the six steps of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. system to create the perfect system to organize your mind and your desk... you'll be amazed at how much more productive you are.

Simplicity... a simple system is the key.  You don't want anything complicated or difficult to maintain.  The simplest solutions are the best.

Ultimate goal... make sure you know and understand your vision.  Where are you trying to get to ultimately?

Commit... commit your resources to help you get organized.  You'll need to commit your time, money and energy to change to a new system.

Control... control your process.  Gather all your "stuff" then filter it into what's important and what's not.  Then you just need to start! 

Eliminate... your obstacles.  Think about what you have tried in the past.  Why didn't it work?  What is in your way, and what can you do about it?

Select... select your organizing tools.  Find the ones that best fit the way you think and work.  Do your current tools work for you?  Do you like them?  Do they work for others around you?  If not, check out the GO System at www.GetOrganizedClass.com.  This proven system will have you more organized and productive the day you implement it.

Success maintained... the final step in the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. system is to turn the change you've started into a regular habit that has ongoing support.

By focusing on these six steps you'll be able to go from disorganized to feeling much more in control and focused on what you really need to accomplish each day.

Start today by walking through each of these steps and fill in the blanks for you and your business.
 


Cathy Sexton helps businesses create simple systems to make their businesses run more smoothly.  Her GO System (Get Organized System) classes are guaranteed to increase your productivity, and you will receive the free GO System Kit ($64.95 value) when you enroll at www.GetOrganizedClass.com!

 
 

Subscriber Special Offers Just for You!
 
One of my challenges has been how to tell you about all the fun classes we're doing without sending you too many messages.  So I've added this new section for when I've got lots of stuff to tell you about...
 

Joy of Goals Teleseminar -- Starts Monday, March 5th! 

Make the rest of your year the best of your year.  This whole new way to set and achieve goals will make 2007 a wonderful success.  Get the scoop at JoyofGoals.com


Get Organized Teleseminar -- Save $20 when you register by March 2nd!

Get the GO System Kit at no charge when you take the Get Organized Teleclass at www.GetOrganizedClass.com. Proven, step-by-step system with organizing guru, Cathy Sexton.


Ready, Set, Sell Your Stuff Teleseminar -- Starts Thursday, March 8th!

Six-week class to teach you how to sell your book on the Internet.  Find out all the details about this six week class at www.ReadySetSellYourStuff.com.
 



Happy writing and organizing in 2007!
Julie

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PRINTABLE CHECKLIST
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DRAW daily (Declutter-Read-Assess-Write)
What is this? 

M T W T F S S
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1. Declutter (only 5 minutes)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2. Read (only 5 minutes)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3. Assess (30 seconds to 5 minutes)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4. Write (at least 5 minutes)


Weekly Checklist

For freelance writers: Use this weekly checklist to find, write and send a query every week this year!

Monday
__ Make notes on a new idea.


Tuesday: Accounting Day
__ Post your accounting records.
__ Pay bills.
__ Follow up on outstanding invoices and queries.


Wednesday
__ Find a new market using links below.


Thursday: Errand Day
__ Make copies.
__ Return books to library.
__ Make deposit at bank.


Friday
__ Finish query and submit.
__ Match your query to the market.


Saturday Weekly Review
__ How was this week?
__ What's up next week?
__ Review your Projects list in your planner and check the status.
__ Jot the next action steps for your projects on next week's calendar.
__ Backup your computer files.
__ Virus scan your computer.
__ Update windows software at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
__ Update Microsoft(R)  office software at http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx


Sunday
__ Relax and enjoy!
__ Do something fun today!

JOB/MARKET LINKS 

Organized Writer's Guideline Database
Absolute Write's Market Archives
Writer's Weekly Jobs
Writing-World.com guidelines
Writing-World.com writers wanted
Funds for Writers - Jobs and Markets
Paying Markets List
Freelance Job Bank 
Writer's Write Writer's Guideline Directory
Writer's Digest - Market of the Day
Writer's Market.com (subscription only)
Writer Gazette Job Board
Writer Gazette Call for Submissions
Sell Writing Online

 

Thanks for visiting Writer-Reminders! If you have comments,
success stories, or suggestions, reply to this message or e-mail
me at :julie@writer-reminders.com

- Julie


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