Some of you may already to this, but others may not realize what a great tool it can be when you’re trying to set up an article writing schedule. You can even use it to plan for releasing a new print book or E-book. Think seasonal. Think about how much lead time you need. Most magazines want a 4 to 6 month lead time. Some are only 60 days.
The following are a place to start. It’s already the end of March for this year, so we’ll start with April dubmissions.
April
Look ahead to November.
- Lung cancer awareness month
- Colder weather
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- American Diabetes month
- Holiday tips
- National Alzheimer’s disease month
- Surviving the holidays
- Decorations
May
Think about December.
- Hanukah
- Last minute shopping ideas
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Holiday meals
- Kwanzaa begins
- Cold weather/winter fun
June
Now’s the time for January ideas to keep your calendar going.
- New Year’s Day
- Goals and resolutions
- Celebration of Life month
- Lose holiday pounds
- Start a fitness program
- Martin Luther King Day
- Travel in winter conditions
- International creativity month
July
It’s hot now but look to February.
- Valentine’s Day
- Romantic dates
- Black History month
- President’s Day
- American heart month
Come back Thursday for the rest of the article calendar ideas.
