You'll be amazed at how many locations will soon be booking you a year in advance. In my case, I usually began booking the next year's jobs in October of this year. By the end of October I had all of the following year completely booked. This took about two weeks, visiting each facility with a free calendar and pen for them to write the dates in.

Now, the next step is to send the facility(s) a letter confirming the performance dates. I usually mail two copies of the letter, along with a self addressed, stamped envelope, had them sign one copy and return it to me, and keep the other for their records. Never had anyone that didn't sign and return my copy in more than 20 years.

I purchased my calendars for $109 each from National Pen company . The pens cost me about .39 cents each and they were very high quality.

Good luck,

Gary