Set Writing Goals and Stay on Track

Posted: February 16, 2016

Setting goals in writing is important for staying focused, and being successful. However, there can be obstacles that prevent you from setting them. Goals and self-reviews are great ways to make sure you're on the right track. Kristen Pope, writer for The Write Life, shares tips for setting goals and keeping them.

5 Steps for Setting Writing Goals You’ll Actually Keep

We know the weeks right at the top of a new year are prime time for goal-setting. But you can set new goals any time of year. Why not take some time this week to refresh your mindset and set yourself up for success? Whether you want to crank out 1,000 words a day or get three great new clients, why not take some time to get on the track to meet those goals? Setting goals and conducting regular self-reviews are great ways to see how you’re doing. These strategies can help you take concrete steps to attain your goals and help you revise and adapt as needed along the way. “I don’t have time to set goals and review them.” Have you ever said this? Why would you take time you could be spending to craft pitches and crank out articles to instead set goals and conduct self-review? Because it’s easy to go too long without thinking about your higher-level goals. You might spend hour upon hour cranking out $20 articles about pigeons when you really want to be writing $2,000 articles about new, cutting-edge dental procedures. Read the entire article 5 Steps for Setting Writing Goals You'll Actually Keep on The Write Life.