Comments on: Blog a lot? Build an editorial calendar. http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/11/blog-a-lot-build-an-editorial-calendar.html The Craft and Business of Fiction and Freelance Writing Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:33:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Dawn http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/11/blog-a-lot-build-an-editorial-calendar.html#comment-9492 Dawn Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:58:24 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=2033#comment-9492 @Stephanie - Yes, make no mistake blogging IS work. But for me it's work I love, so I'm fortunate that I've got it at the point where it's making money. I'll write more in the future about coming up with all those ideas to fill the edit. calendar. Katie - I use an excel spreadsheet to track my queries/pitches/ads. This permits easy follow-up, and lets me reference information when I get an assignment. I admit, I'm not as good at keeping up with that. Michele- You've really piqued my curiosity now. I look forward to reading your tips and techniques. Rebecca- One thing I've found the edit. calendar has done for me, especially with a toddler, is that if I have 10 minutes to sit down and start a post, I don't waste those 10 minutes saying, "What do I write?" I just look at my list for the week. If none of the topics appeal at that moment, I can look ahead at future weeks and just pick an idea and start writing, then edit the calendar accordingly. Also, an editorial calendar helps us take advantage of holidays and expected "trending topics," like Black Friday, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc. Everyone- Thanks for your comments! I'm thrilled this post was so helpful to so many people across the social networks. :) .-= Dawn shares: <a href="http://allcotmedia.blogspot.com/2009/09/writing-services.html" rel="nofollow">Writing, Editing & Coaching Services</a> =-. @Stephanie – Yes, make no mistake blogging IS work. But for me it’s work I love, so I’m fortunate that I’ve got it at the point where it’s making money. I’ll write more in the future about coming up with all those ideas to fill the edit. calendar.

Katie – I use an excel spreadsheet to track my queries/pitches/ads. This permits easy follow-up, and lets me reference information when I get an assignment. I admit, I’m not as good at keeping up with that.

Michele- You’ve really piqued my curiosity now. I look forward to reading your tips and techniques.

Rebecca- One thing I’ve found the edit. calendar has done for me, especially with a toddler, is that if I have 10 minutes to sit down and start a post, I don’t waste those 10 minutes saying, “What do I write?” I just look at my list for the week. If none of the topics appeal at that moment, I can look ahead at future weeks and just pick an idea and start writing, then edit the calendar accordingly.

Also, an editorial calendar helps us take advantage of holidays and expected “trending topics,” like Black Friday, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.

Everyone- Thanks for your comments! I’m thrilled this post was so helpful to so many people across the social networks. :)
Dawn shares: Writing, Editing & Coaching Services

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]]> By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/11/blog-a-lot-build-an-editorial-calendar.html#comment-9476 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:11:47 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=2033#comment-9476 Yay! I'll look forward to that Michele, because while what works for some mightn't work for others I love being able to see what others are doing to make their dreams a reality. :-) My own 'system' is more a collection of what works for me constructed out of bits and pieces of what has worked for others. Yay! I’ll look forward to that Michele, because while what works for some mightn’t work for others I love being able to see what others are doing to make their dreams a reality. :-) My own ‘system’ is more a collection of what works for me constructed out of bits and pieces of what has worked for others.

]]> By: Michele http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/11/blog-a-lot-build-an-editorial-calendar.html#comment-9475 Michele Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:09:54 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=2033#comment-9475 Actually, Rebecca, what works for me may not work for others - it's pretty crazy! LOL I suppose I'll share it in a future post, though. Since ya asked so nicely. ;-) .-= Michele shares: <a href="http://healingwithjuices.com/2009/11/raw-vegan-thanksgiving-turkey-pumpkin/" rel="nofollow">Raw, Vegan Thanksgiving Turkey + Pumpkin</a> =-. Actually, Rebecca, what works for me may not work for others – it’s pretty crazy! LOL

I suppose I’ll share it in a future post, though. Since ya asked so nicely. ;-)
Michele shares: Raw, Vegan Thanksgiving Turkey + Pumpkin

]]> By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/11/blog-a-lot-build-an-editorial-calendar.html#comment-9474 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:07:17 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=2033#comment-9474 YES! I know my own schedule is haphazard at best and I always feel so much more effictient and focused when I am better organized. WRA has a posting schedule of sorts but I've not reached the point of putting together a true editorial calendar. Knowing the topics and titles planned for future posts/articles/stories can take away a lot of the pressure involved in getting started. @Katie: WELCOME to WRA! :-) It's so wonderful to see a new name amongst the comments. Thank you for taking a moment to leave your thoughts. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better and congratulations on having so many pitches coming through. @Michele: You must have your own organizational techniques and tools too, Michele. You're always getting so much done. Perhaps you'll share some of your tips and tricks? @Stephanie: The trick is to spend less time "thinking" about blogging than you spend doing it. ;-) Your blog is ready, sometimes you have to take chances and start now instead of waiting. The fantastic thing about blogging is that you'll have an opportunity to fine tune as you learn and grow. There is no better time to get that first post up then right now! Don't be afraid! We're here for you to help you along every step of the way. :-) .-= Rebecca Laffar-Smith shares: <a href="http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/11/a-time-to-be-thankful.html" rel="nofollow">A Time To Be Thankful</a> =-. YES! I know my own schedule is haphazard at best and I always feel so much more effictient and focused when I am better organized. WRA has a posting schedule of sorts but I’ve not reached the point of putting together a true editorial calendar. Knowing the topics and titles planned for future posts/articles/stories can take away a lot of the pressure involved in getting started.

@Katie: WELCOME to WRA! :-) It’s so wonderful to see a new name amongst the comments. Thank you for taking a moment to leave your thoughts. I’m looking forward to getting to know you better and congratulations on having so many pitches coming through.

@Michele: You must have your own organizational techniques and tools too, Michele. You’re always getting so much done. Perhaps you’ll share some of your tips and tricks?

@Stephanie: The trick is to spend less time “thinking” about blogging than you spend doing it. ;-) Your blog is ready, sometimes you have to take chances and start now instead of waiting. The fantastic thing about blogging is that you’ll have an opportunity to fine tune as you learn and grow. There is no better time to get that first post up then right now! Don’t be afraid! We’re here for you to help you along every step of the way. :-)
Rebecca Laffar-Smith shares: A Time To Be Thankful

]]> By: OCMomActivities - Katie http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/11/blog-a-lot-build-an-editorial-calendar.html#comment-9471 OCMomActivities - Katie Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:26:36 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=2033#comment-9471 Great idea! With the amount of pitches I am getting each day now, this might help keep things organized! Thanks! :) Great idea! With the amount of pitches I am getting each day now, this might help keep things organized!

Thanks! :)

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]]> By: Michele http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/11/blog-a-lot-build-an-editorial-calendar.html#comment-9468 Michele Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:43:57 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=2033#comment-9468 Fantabulous post, Dawn! With so many articles/posts to write, it definitely pays to stay organized for sure! :-D .-= Michele shares: <a href="http://healingwithjuices.com/2009/11/raw-vegan-thanksgiving-turkey-pumpkin/" rel="nofollow">Raw, Vegan Thanksgiving Turkey + Pumpkin</a> =-. Fantabulous post, Dawn! With so many articles/posts to write, it definitely pays to stay organized for sure! :-D
Michele shares: Raw, Vegan Thanksgiving Turkey + Pumpkin

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/11/blog-a-lot-build-an-editorial-calendar.html#comment-9447 Stephanie Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:28:53 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=2033#comment-9447 Oh Wow. No wonder you are making a RL living doing such work. You actually put a lot of WORK into the planning stages. I'm still in the "thinking about blogging" stage. It is lovely to see that some people are actually making a living doing it. Cheers Stephanie Oh Wow. No wonder you are making a RL living doing such work. You actually put a lot of WORK into the planning stages.

I’m still in the “thinking about blogging” stage. It is lovely to see that some people are actually making a living doing it.

Cheers Stephanie

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