What great advice, Estelle! While this post is filled with golden nuggets, here's one of my favorites: Instead of focusing on word count, think, "Today, I'm going to nail my opening."
Thanks so much, Lisa. I appreciate you highlighting a favorite from my post. There’s something calming and clarifying about setting a small, focused goal. It quiets the noise so the real story can surface.
Thank you, Rona! That means a lot coming from you. Yes, word count without clarity is like running in circles. Here’s to writing with intention, not accumulation, just like you do!
So many great nuggets here, Estelle. To answer your question: How do you define “success” in your writing time?
The technique that works best for me is planning ahead for small wins towards a bigger weekly goal.
At the top of the week in my planner, I write one goal, beginning with an action verb, and as concise as possible. For example, submit pitch on x topic.
Then on each day, I write one small thing I can accomplish to meet that goal. By doing it weekly, it’s not too big and not too small.
What great advice, Estelle! While this post is filled with golden nuggets, here's one of my favorites: Instead of focusing on word count, think, "Today, I'm going to nail my opening."
Thanks so much, Lisa. I appreciate you highlighting a favorite from my post. There’s something calming and clarifying about setting a small, focused goal. It quiets the noise so the real story can surface.
Love this challenge! I can't wait to send mine to you!! Thank YOU!
A thousand times yes. No point hitting a word count if the words are not advancing and deepening the story.
Thank you, Rona! That means a lot coming from you. Yes, word count without clarity is like running in circles. Here’s to writing with intention, not accumulation, just like you do!
Yes! Grateful how you helped me to stop running in circles!
I love hearing that, Tess. Sometimes we just need a small shift to move things forward. You’ve got this!
So many great tips and ideas here! Thank you!
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So many great nuggets here, Estelle. To answer your question: How do you define “success” in your writing time?
The technique that works best for me is planning ahead for small wins towards a bigger weekly goal.
At the top of the week in my planner, I write one goal, beginning with an action verb, and as concise as possible. For example, submit pitch on x topic.
Then on each day, I write one small thing I can accomplish to meet that goal. By doing it weekly, it’s not too big and not too small.