Comments on: Why You Need an Editorial Calendar (and How To Make One)

By: Diana Dupre

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 16:39:20 +0000

I’m “old school”, having learned how to run an office in one of the first Vocation Office Education classes in the state in the mid ’60s. I have a large Month-at-a-Glance calendar with our personal appts in red, business related appointments in green (for $$), and notes to self in blue. I can see at a glance what needs to be addressed, never late for appointments, and transfer the notes to file folders for events and such.
My Day Timer has been my companion for 4 decades – and yes I keep the years, referring back to notes made on the Daily Diary and Work Record. Saved me quite a few times.
Yes, it seems I’m doing double duty with the wall calendar and the day timer however, it works for me, which is what your point is in this message.
Love reading and implementing your ideas and practices. Thanks!

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By: Brad Blackman

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 19:40:35 +0000

Y’all, Pat Flynn has an excellent (though somewhat overhwelming) video for how he handles his content. Granted, he runs a couple of blogs and podcasts as well as a number of other projects, but you can have a look at his spreadsheet approach here: http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/tv/behind-the-scenes-my-editorial-calendar/

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By: Cheryl Day (Schuh)

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:56:17 +0000

Thank you Alyson for the great article. And thanks to everyone for sharing ideas. I need to have a calendar even though I am just getting going. Need to plan big 🙂 I love paper. I have a notebook for my website with ideas and goals for this year. I also have one for my blog as I like to write them out first. I also have a notebook for inspiration, notes for great podcasts, my general go to for getting myself in gear.
The calendar is all that is missing; I think.

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By: Anita

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 23:19:02 +0000

When I got a high school teaching job several years ago, the tech guy told me to get just one calendar. However, people love giving me calendars for Christmas and I’ve got another one on my phone! But one of the best things I took away from that high school teaching job was the teacher’s planner. I bought one for this year and my complaint is that the manufacturer doesn’t design this for year-round teachers. Otherwise, it works well for me.

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By: Elaine Grogan Luttrull

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 02:29:57 +0000

Such great tips, Alyson! Thanks for sharing. I have 12 printed calendar pages that hang on the wall. As one month ends, I file the page and hang the next one so there is always a year’s worth of planning on my mind (and visually in front of me.) And Evernote is perfect for saving relevant content and links for various topics!

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By: Theresa Grillo Laird

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 21:33:33 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

They probably wouldn’t. I’m still figuring this out. I guess all three functions are planned on the same calendar?

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:13:57 +0000

In reply to mandy evans.

Great! Thanks for sharing that again, Mandy. (I added the link to the text above.)

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:11:32 +0000

In reply to Sonia.

Good work, Sonia!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:11:11 +0000

In reply to Theresa Grillo Laird.

Oh no! 3 calendars? How would they differ, Theresa?

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:10:32 +0000

In reply to Roz WEINBERGER.

Would love to know more details, Roz.

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