I like this spreadsheet idea, Nancy (and Erin). I've been overwhelmed by all the "to dos" of revising my manuscript (fourth round, this time it's for reals), and haven't been able to get started. So there's my 292 pages just sitting in the corner waiting for me to get off my duff.
As for the spreadsheet, I've set it up with a separate sheet for reach month. Column headers include "Activity," "Date," "Pages Read or Revised," "Time," and "Notes." I have a separate sheet for "Goals" for each month (for the next three months) - will adjust as needed at that point.
Thanks for the ideas and the inspiration. P.S. The lead time and lag time explanation was super helpful and brilliant!
ooh yes--that feeling of being overwhelmed by a big project like that is so real! I hope it's helpful to have a couple key steps to get started! happy revising! xo
I like this spreadsheet idea, Nancy (and Erin). I've been overwhelmed by all the "to dos" of revising my manuscript (fourth round, this time it's for reals), and haven't been able to get started. So there's my 292 pages just sitting in the corner waiting for me to get off my duff.
As for the spreadsheet, I've set it up with a separate sheet for reach month. Column headers include "Activity," "Date," "Pages Read or Revised," "Time," and "Notes." I have a separate sheet for "Goals" for each month (for the next three months) - will adjust as needed at that point.
Thanks for the ideas and the inspiration. P.S. The lead time and lag time explanation was super helpful and brilliant!
ooh yes--that feeling of being overwhelmed by a big project like that is so real! I hope it's helpful to have a couple key steps to get started! happy revising! xo