Notes on Writing, Research and Editing

• Finally putting my Ang Lee and Philosophy chapter to bed
• Finishing Part I of Night Song 
• Putting finishing touches on a chapter for Origins of Mind
• Finishing an e-book on change management and going green 
• Putting the finishing touches on my conference presentation (on change management and going green)
• Editing a risk management plan for a client
• Writing articles for another client
• Finishing writing three grants for a local Chico nonprofit client
• Finishing a project plan for a client
• Editing a political book for a client

Additionally, over at Words on the Page, Lori has a great summary she does each month of her month. Since I really like what she does, I'm going to start doing the same thing at the end of the month. Here's my monthly assessment for January.

Queries:
I'd sent out a few queries in December. I haven't heard back. I also sent out a short story to 580 Split in September. I suppose I'll hear from those soon.

Job Listings:
I applied to more jobs at the beginning of the month. I need to continue to do that on a regular basis. I'm currently at about 50% of where I'd like to be with clients.

Existing Clients: 
The end of 2011 also brought the end of a few big long-term projects I've had. By the same token, I've been steadily working to keep the ongoing clients I have happy.

New Clients:
January was a month with a lot of inquiries as to my services. I did mange to secure a few new clients this month. I've got one proposal out and I need to follow up with two.

Earnings: 
I came in slightly under target for January. I'm working hard to ensure I make up for that in February.

Bottom Line: 
I'm trying to achieve more balance. Granted, I did spend most of January feverish and with a nasty cough. Even so, I'd like to step things up. 

What are you working on this month? How did you do last month?