How to Reach Your Writing Goals

by Cris Yeager | DIGITAL MEDIA GHOST | WRITING, GHOSTWRITING

How to Reach Your Writing Goals
Set specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely goals for writing projects to hit those deadlines on time.

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When it comes to writing projects, no one can afford to slack off. Deadlines are looming and you need to get the job done — so how do you make sure you stay on track? Having writing goals will help you power through your projects and hit your deadlines! Here are some strategies to reach your writing goals so that you can kick butt in all of your upcoming projects.

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What exactly are your writing goals?
That's a great question! First, I'd encourage you to have a clear goal for each piece of writing you do. Be specific about what it is you want from your writing. Is it strictly content curation or are there other objectives? For example, do you have larger business goals — like building relationships with current and potential customers — that align with your content creation efforts? The more specific you can be when defining your goals, the better equipped you'll be in reaching them. 

Manage your writing time effectively
When you know what your goals are, it’s easier to make sure you stay on track. Whether you use an app like Trello or a simple sticky note on your computer screen, having a visual reminder will help you remember what needs to be done and by when. It also allows for flexibility in case something unexpected comes up and needs your attention. After all, we can’t always control how our days unfold, but we can manage them more effectively if we try.

Staying motivated 
Motivation is about finding that perfect balance between doing enough research and working hard enough, but not too hard. Tracking progress toward your goals. Whether you’re tracking words per day or pages edited, there are plenty of tools that will help you stay on top of your writing — and perhaps even give you some helpful insights into how to get more work done in less time! Once you reach that point where writing becomes less about reaching your goal and more about enjoying what you’re doing — that’s when good things start happening!

Wrapping up
When setting your goals, don’t overwhelm yourself by thinking about how many words or pages need to be written in a day/week/month. Take your time figuring out exactly what you want to do before you start writing, outlining your goals and breaking them down into manageable tasks. It’s easy for day-to-day work on a project to become routine—and that means creativity takes a backseat. Staying motivated requires keeping things fresh. For some people, that can mean setting aside an hour or two every week for something completely unrelated, like playing music, reading fiction or exploring a hobby. 

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