The reason I love having an editorial calendar is because it allows me to compartmentalize. As someone that doesn’t like a ton of structure and needs to feel like they have freedom but also has to run a business, an editorial calendar helps me stay organized, be strategic, and maintain consistency. It’s just a planning tool, it is flexible, but for me it’s incredibly helpful.
How I Plan My Editorial Calendar (and a Template)
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Thanks for sharing your insight. I use a printed calendar to plan and track what I post but need to get better at the planning in advance process.
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I love this post and your honest feedback about your schedule! I am the same way and always find it very reassuring when someone else has a similar working style, since SO many articles and people tell you it has to be a specific routine in certain hours of the day to ensure success. I remember reading recently that Sara Blakely is the same way and she is absolutely crushing it, so I think we’re onto something. Trusting and embracing your own working style is the real way to “work smarter, not harder.” Thank you for sharing!!
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Couldn’t agree more!
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This is very helpful! For the longest time I would wing it with what I would post and when. Dedicating the time to plan has helped me a lot to stay organized and feel better about the content I am posting.
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