The Problem.

If you're a writer of any kind, you don't need me to tell you how busy your life is. Between squeezing in that last 5,000 words of a project and finishing spreadsheets for your day job and deciphering royalty statements...there's so much hustle and bustle out there. It's not a glamorous job, despite what Younger wants us to think.

Yet, many existing planners cater to only the writing side of our lives. This works for some of us, but not many.  Writers also have jobs, children, hobbies, families...you name it.

So, we set out to create a planner that works for all.

The Creation.

XOXO, Sierra creates sassy, cute, and relatable stationery, home goods, and gifts for the writer in you (or your life). A planner is perfect for our company, as we know that being well-read doesn't have to be boring. This planner is for the "Type A" (or wannabe Type A!) writer who also needs plenty of space to balance out their everyday life.

Our goals are to make sure you:

• Always know what you're working on through dedicated work-in-progress pages and word count trackers
• Feel inspired through affirmations, colorful layouts, and a stunning cover (to be revealed in late August or September)
• Can connect with other planners through a Facebook group and live goal setting webinar to be held in January

More features

• Gold wire-O binding
• Metal corners
• Hardcover with an elastic band
• Weekly layout with Monday start
• Space for yearly, monthly, and weekly goals
• A social media tracker

This 2022 planner is being created because your novel isn't your only life story. 

The Problem. (Again.)

Creating planners is plain expensive. The quotes we're receiving from vendors are fair, but range in the thousands of dollars for 50-100 planners.

To put it simply, that's too much for my small business to absorb without knowing the ROI. But, we know that the demand is out there. We've seen it.

The question now is: do you see the vision?

The Timeline

• September 1: Cover and interior pages reveal
• October 1: Digital planners delivery
• November 1: Physical planners begin to ship
• January: Goal setting session for planner purchasers

The Major Costs

• $3,151: Printing costs for 100 planners
• $185: Cover and interior design
• $350: Marketing and advertising

The Risks

The major risk with this project is shipping delays, so please be patient with us! We're a small business and only have two employees so far to manage this project. You can email us at [email protected] with any questions.

Thank You!

If you've made it this far, you deserve a cookie. (Unfortunately, we do not have cookies.) Thank you so much for believing in XOXO, Sierra and my vision. I truly appreciate any support and love you can offer, whether that's through words, money, or partnership.

All my best,

Sierra Elmore

Owner + Creator of XOXO, Sierra