June to July .:. Monthly Goals with Modish Biz Tips

So June was short and sweet. My focus was working on promoting the etsy shop, and my work. 

JUNE Goals:

1. Look for some more ways to promote my shop that are not the paid for kind. Send out more e-mails to folks asking them if they would be interested in writing about my work.  
2. Website Re-Design, back on again, third time's a charm (?) 
3. Develop editorial calendar with regular column ideas for the blog

#1: I sent out e-mails to 15 blog sites that cover art/artists, and got responses from all but one that they would have a look at my work and get back to me. Nothing for sure, but it was a really good start I think, and I am feeling more comfortable approaching people and writing some words about my art and my work.

#2: Website. Got some ideas together and realised that I want to re-think how I want/need to use a website to show my artwork. There are a lot more questions I need to answer for myself before I jump into a big re-design. And, this is not a stall. I realised as I was sketching up some ideas  that the whole time I was sketching, I was thinking to myself: what is the web site for, and I couldn't answer the question. So, more questions to ask of myself.

#3 Blog. No streamlined editorial calendar developed but a bunch of ideas for topics I want to start doing as series. 

JULY Goals:

1. Send out 15-20 more e-mails to blogs who cover art and artists
2. Work on developing web site that will work for my art as well as tying together etsy shop, and blog 
3. Work up ideas for the 3 different series of posts for blog: goal is to launch first series in early August: So You Want to Be a Freelance Designer 
4. Write and send out my first newsletter by 15 July. Plan ahead, and send out once a month at mid month
5. Create 3 new card sets for the shop.  
6. Update the shop with new prints of paintings 
7. And finally, remind myself in the lulls of activity, that there are so many others out there doing and trying and experimenting and learning and working with their art, with their craft, with their skills and with their full hearts... I may not know them all by name, but they are out there, and there is huge comfort in that.

Comments

[Faith]

Hi! I am in the fishbowl with you. I just spent time looking at your art, and just realized that I have loved your work on ETSY for a long time...then made the connection that we are in Marisa's class together. Love how everything is connected! I have also been checking out your blog and am really appreciating your authenticity in sharing your inspirations, struggles, the snapshot that you present of yourself feels like such an interesting window into the person behind the art!

[Swirly]

You are a busy bee my friend!

[trinsch]

i just read the last two posts and felt so inspired! i have been struggling with lack of structure and planning, which has made me completely drained for periods. as a mother of three little kids, working from home and trying to get a bit of "me" time as well, i realize i need to set goals and organize my time better.

anyway, i love how you set both long term and short term goals and then and rethink and look back and reflect. i will try to be better at that.

thanks you for the inspiring writing :) and have anie weekend ~ trinsch

[Lucinda]

Liz, I wanted to stop and say hello. I don't think I ever got the chance to visit everyone's blog during unravelling. However, I'm spending time today getting caught up and making a point to make introductions to me fellow fish. So far I've noticed you and two other of the dancing queens participating in Marisa's course. It just goes to show that many of us are like-minded and always a step away from a connection. I love that! I love your blog. I love how brave you are to share your monthly goals and staying authentic. You have a lovely voice. I look forward to staying connected with you.

[Jessica]

You did a great job in June--best of luck to you in July as well. I loved your post about resilience. Sounds like you are really growing and becoming comfortable in your own skin this year, and that is a truly wonderful thing. I look forward to hearing more about your journey and about all your successes!

[My @ tha Hotness]

You did a great job on your goals for June. Last month I slacked a little on my goals. West wishes on your goals for this month.

[Laura.]

hi liz, your goals look great--it looks like you were really productive in june and have good things planned for july. thanks for stopping by, it's good to read your blog and find a lot of similar sentiments as i find myself expressing!

[Anna]

Liz, I loved your post with your mountain walks and reflecting, being outside, breathing... And as for the goals, I'm going to use you as an inspiration for emailing sites about my work. Seeing that you were able to get in contact with so many places, regardless of the outcome, is giving me a good feeling. And thanks for the reminder that things get more comfortable and natural with practice.