A little while ago I set up a new writing goal. I decided to write 500 words a day for sixty days. I've done bigger goals before, but this one feels right for right now. 500 is enough to not be intimidating, and I usually end up with more when it's all said and done.
I have to keep changing these goals. I'm usually trying to write every day, but I need a metric of some kind to keep me honest.
As I write this, a couple of days in advance of its publication, I've done 21 days, and I'm very happy with my consistency. The good thing about a number goal is it's hard to game. The bad thing is when you need to do some editing and your work doesn't fit the wordcount umbrella.
Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI think it's also a smart idea to announce the goal AFTER you've made some significant progress toward achieving it, but before it is completed.
Should I nag you to ensure that you're keeping up? As a friend, of course.
I think I might try this too.. I love to write, but feel a bit overwhelmed at the thought of doing so on a regular basis.. I really have found inspired writing to be the most effective.. I wonder how disciplined writing would affect the style..
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