Writer Resources for 2017, Post #4

I’m excited about this topic today!
Today, we’re talking visioning and turning your vision into your real-life reality.
If you missed the first three, here they are: one, two, and three.
Last week, I suggested you write a 3-5 sentence vision statement and then turn it into an affirmation to jump-start you on the path to full-time writer. Well, you know how when you’re writing a book you start with just a few ideas or thoughts and then expand upon them? That’s what it’s time to do with your vision!
If you’ve been working with your affirmation this week, you might have noticed some cool things happening (like you’re finding … or making … time to write, perhaps?). If not, just keep at it. Sometimes it takes awhile.
Imagine being able to turn on the turbo jets and propel yourself into a whole new stratosphere? My friend, a brilliantly clear vision will do just that!
It’s time to craft your vision. Just follow these steps to design a vision that propels you forward:
One. Expand Your Vision. Write what your life is like as a full-time writer, making a full-time living from your writing. How soon are you a full-time writer? (I’m FT now. Originally, I have a 5-year vision.) Where do you work? (I work on my couch, in coffee shops, and on my bus.) How much do you earn? (I earn multiple seven figures.) When do you write? (I write for at least two hours in the morning, with a workout in between. One hour for non-fiction, one hour for fiction. When do you nap? (I nap between Noon and 2 p.m. Smile.) Who is with you? (My husband and daughter are with me, of course.)
Two. Chunk it Down. If you’re at all like me, there’s a bit of a runway on your vision. When I turned 40, I wanted to be a full-time writer by the time I was 45. I got the right income level by age 43, but I kept doing other things and now I’m down to one. I always have a one-year vision, and a 100-day vision.
Three. What’s Your Why? If you don’t have a strong enough why, you will quit when you’re tired, frustrated, or book sales are slower than you’d like. Why do you write? (I write because I must! I write because I have a heart for others, and want to give back. I write because, while it’s hard to believe sometimes, people seem to like my writing and will pay for it!)
Four. Get Laser Focused. Pick a period of time (one year or 100 days work well) and define your top 3 goals and your six daily actions. You can make a lot of progress when you focus like a ninja. You are a ninja, I just know it!
Five. Accountability Equals Achievement. If you’re like most people (and you are, aren’t you?), you must engage in some form of accountability to ensure your success or you will fail. You’ll let yourself off the hook, or you’ll get off track and never get back on. Hey, even ninjas fall off the wagon now and again. Find an accountability partner, mentor, or form a mastermind group. Additionally, it’s important, almost crucial, to find a coach to provide the level of accountability, critical thinking and strategic planning needed to achieve new heights.
My mentor used to say, Success might be simple, but it’s not easy. I sort of agree, but I also believe that almost anything is possible with the right plan and action items to support it, and these same plans and actions certainly do make attaining success easier!
Just like your vision, you’re gonna review your vision every single day. I have mine as a document in Evernote and I can read it on my computer, phone, and iPad. I read it at least once a day (and it takes me about fifteen minutes total). Just like your affirmations, your vision will program your subconscious mind … and because your subconscious mind is like the most amazing computer ever it will take care of the rest.
That’s it for now. Have fun crafting your vision!

 

More Good Stuff…
~Get more sales and a higher ranking for your book. Karen Dimmick interviewed 28 of the top book marketing experts in The Book Marketing Summit. The best part? You can get access to the videos for free for 2 days with this link.
~Want to learn more? I was a guest on Hal Elrod’s Achieve Your Goals Podcast: 5 Easy Steps to Turn Your Vision to Reality.
~ 100 Great Articles to Read . I met James Clear a couple of years ago, and he’s continued to impress me with his writing. Some of his articles might be great for you, too, particularly this one on creativity.

 

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