Writers, Taking a Break This Summer? Here’s How To Be Productive, Too

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Ah, summer. Freshly mowed grass, sunshine, grilling kabobs on the barbecue, a pitcher of mojitos…does it get any better than this?

Some of you have likely decided to take time off from writing. Totally understandable. You’ve worked hard and have absolutely earned down time with the family, some nights out on the deck, and a few reading sessions in the hammock. Enjoy every minute!

BUT.

If I can make a tiny suggestion, it is this: a break from writing also provides a unique opportunity to turn your attention to some of the things that generally fall by the wayside.

Like…investigating marketing ideas and pinpointing the exact audience for your book. Or making a list of the movers and shakers influential with your readers. Or reading up on how to collaborate with other authors.

Many authors feel drained when they think about marketing. I totally get this.

It can be frustrating when we try something, and it doesn’t seem to work, or what does work takes a lot of effort. And yet, I can’t say enough how important it is that we fight past these feelings and work at broadening our knowledge to chart the path to a satisfying writing career.

So, it’s summer and mission number one may be to refill your creative well, but while you’re doing that, why not also add to your business well, too? You know, while you’re in that hammock, or sipping that mojito.