Because the stream of real-life can suddenly become whitewater rapids! 
This scenario exacerbates the {often meandering} train of thought and habits of creAtive-types. I speak from my own recent experience — despite being in the midst of working on my own editorial calendar, and …
Moving in the direction of change.
For the past few weeks, I have been scribbling notes {and collaging keywords} in my business journal regarding an editorial calendar. My goal is to incorporate consistency without marching like a toy soldier {in lock-step to someone else’s how-to instead of determining my own rhythm}.
Being faithful to a plan or a method of accomplishing goals is a challenge.
In the midst of refining and discovering what was not a comfortable fit for me, I noted methods and habits that were a good fit. What I needed for an appealing first-step to developing new daily patterns to ensure measurable results — without compromising {creAtivity}.
An editorial calendar is an essential element of said patterns.
Are you interested in developing your own editorial calendar? Here is an assortment of the links I discovered. Feel free to post your favorites, too! 
- How To Plan A Month’s Worth Of Posts In 30 Minutes Flat
- Why You Should Use an Editorial Calendar {quick tips}
- Develop an Editorial Calendar for Your Blog
- Editorial Calendars and Professional Blogging
- Planning Blog Post Topics {how-to + unique ideas}
- How to have a Constant Stream of Blogging Ideas
- How to Create an Editorial Calendar for Your Blog [video]
- Why You Need An Editorial Calendar For Your Blog
- Download a template to create an editorial calendar
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Good Thoughts! Not only does this intrigue me,but it is something that has been lurking around in the back of my mind. I will check out the sites and then do some brainstorming. I hope to share with you later this week what came of it.
The principle of planning {dreaming; setting goals; writing it down; making it plain} yields unique and exciting outcomes. Even if {especially if} we experience a shift in our original direction.
I look forward to learning what you discover, Glenda!
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