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However, for them to be more than dreams, I need to start organizing and then putting that into action.

So….where do I start?

• I did get out my folder of poetry written over the years, some of which has been published in magazines, newspapers and anthologies.  (I’ve retained copyright so that I can include any and all of the poetry into an anthology.)
• Read over the poetry
• Decide which needs editing and which can stand as is
• Make copies of any that need editing and make the corrections
• Look for pictures to accompany the poems because some are about scenes and incidents in my life.
• Make sketches to accompany some of the poems
• Decide on a picture or illustration for the cover
• Check out how it will be published…on our facilities or at the local printer that did my children’s anthology.
• Estimate costs.
• Decide upon a final title
• Decide upon a promotional program
• Start marketing the book, along with poetry workshops.
• Publish the book!

Now that I’ve set up a plan of action, I need to get into action.

How did you organize your book publishing?

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Take one of the 60 tips for each session.  Or if I see I’m making progress and have more work in a particular area, continue with that tip until more is completed.

What do you think?

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The opportunity to host a book tour for Time Management in an Instant, 60 Ways to Make the Most of Your Day came my way just at this time.  Authors Karen Leland and Keith Bailey are touring the blogosphers this week.  I thought you, my readers, would like to know about this book, so I asked them to stop by My Organized Biz so you have an opportunity to learn about their book for managing your time and being more productive.

A quick summary:

In today’s hurly-burly work environment many business people find it challenging to avoid distraction, stay focused, use their time and energy to maximum benefit, and gain ground on important goals and outcomes. One study by the Families and Work Institute found that one-third of Americans are overworked and more than 50 percent of those surveyed say they are either doing too many tasks at the same time or are frequently interrupted during the workday – or both. In short, we are overloaded!

Time Management In An Instant helps the reader to overcome this feeling of overload and avoid the traps that lead to an unproductive relationship with time. It offers field-tested time habits and expert advice based on the latest research that will help the reader better manage, create and spend their time with more satisfaction and results.

In their book, the authors cover 60 topics such as:

• Achieve Your Goals Everyday
• Assess Your Time Management Skills
• Break The Habits That Hold Your Back
• Choose The Perfect Planner
• Clean Out Your File Drawer
• Cultivate Time Efficient Conversations
• Delegate Like A Pro
• Design Goals In All Areas Of Life
• Generate Energy With Your To-Do List
• Get A Good Nights Sleep
• Keep An Activity Log
• Organize Your Email In-Box
• Reorganize Your Filing System
• Retool Your Priority System

Karen Leland and Keith Bailey are partners in Sterling Consulting Group; an international management consulting firm. These best-selling authors have written six books, which have been translated into ten languages. They also have worked with more than 200,000 executives, managers and front line staff in companies throughout the world and now are passing some of their tips on to you.

 The authors have a special promotional offer during their tour week of July 20-24, combined with the Essential Email online course.

(Sterling Consulting Group Image)

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( Today, I cleaned off and filed the “stuff” on my desk so it isn’t in piles, but in marked folders.  Tomorow it’s the shelf beside me that gets the spillover.)

If you’ve written a book on organizing and would like me to review it, do let me know.

Do you have favorite books and web sites that help you with your organization…of surfaces, desk, drawers, filing cabinets, the floor, and chairs in the room?  This could include decluttering your personal space as well as business space.  Because if you’re worried about other areas near where you’re working, you will get less done.

CAUTION: But you can’t spend so much time organizing, as some people do, that you don’t get the “real” work of your business accomplished.

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