"LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP!"

 

                                      Prepared Awareness for Your Next Project

            How easy is it for all of us to stay organized and focused? Not very. The reason for this is we often dive right into a project without researching everything involved first.

            The simple solution for this problem is being prepared.  Okay what does this entail you might ask? Well I’ll tell you. First, if you are a writer like me, you should set aside some time to plan your life around your project.

            Believe me, it will become involved and will take a huge chunk of your life.  Now don’t be discouraged right off the bat.  Anything you love doing is worth putting your all into it and sacrificing time for.

            Planning ahead is a great strategy, specifically if writing isn’t your only occupation.  I like writing in the evenings, although whenever creativity strikes, I go with the flow. It is wise to schedule your writing time at a period of the day that is better for you productive wise.

            So now that we’ve covered the best time to write. Let’s talk about a few other things that are equally important. Such as, budget and turn-a-around time.

This only applies to self-published authors.

            Most of us don’t have unlimited amounts of cash or time to simply spare no expense.  Therefore, you should research the best of all publishers who will give you more bang for your buck. Time and cost does matter.

            You want only experienced publishing companies who have more than two artist and a few works to brag about. Listen, you’ve worked hard to bring your dreams to reality.  Spending the extra time to find a company who will give you the Cadillac of items to choose from is always the way to go.

            If you are a contracted artist, (major publisher or secondary) this tip doesn’t apply to you, however, you still need to be prepared when it comes to the other things on the agenda.

            Such as, deadlines, the specifics of your contract as well your and the publisher’s expectations. In general, you more so than the self-published artist should pay close attention to the fine lines of your contract. Read every detail and please ask questions, if there is something you are unclear about or just don’t understand. Ask. This will save mishaps and misunderstandings in the end. 

            For every writer, know your limitations and never write when you’re tired or not in the mood.  Don’t simply write because you feel as though you’re not being productive enough or obligated.  Only write when inspired. This is usually when some of your best material comes forth.

            In closing, being prepared is part of the journey and essential to every project you will undertake during your next writing experience.