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.