tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post987329996544302345..comments2023-12-26T18:33:04.681-08:00Comments on Writability: Are Daily and Weekly Writing Goals a Necessity? Gabe (Ava Jae)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04778524723148508140noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-91906561023782495682013-06-04T08:15:58.730-07:002013-06-04T08:15:58.730-07:00That's really interesting! It sounds like you ...That's really interesting! It sounds like you set one major goal that encompasses everything (writing, editing, etc.) rather than smaller goals for each step. I can definitely see how that would still help maintain focused without stressing over it, as long as you keep on top of it. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-26072134076627759992013-06-04T08:14:35.522-07:002013-06-04T08:14:35.522-07:00Agreed! Definitely helpful to have some kind of me...Agreed! Definitely helpful to have some kind of measurement to determine if you're on, ahead or behind schedule.Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-48280380095954562632013-06-04T08:13:59.219-07:002013-06-04T08:13:59.219-07:00I agree that weekly goals are definitely less stre...I agree that weekly goals are definitely less stressful to maintain (assuming you don't wait until Day 6 to try to meet it, that is). But you're right about NaNoWriMo. In order to make 50k by the end of the month, daily goals are enormously helpful.Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-88552275462293389672013-06-03T20:44:00.006-07:002013-06-03T20:44:00.006-07:00I set a deadline for each MS and then go from ther...I set a deadline for each MS and then go from there. I like to have enough flexibility in my writing schedule to know that it's okay to take a day to watch TV without getting that "writer's guilt." For example, for my current MS, in January I gave myself a deadline of July 20 for it to be polished, as well as my query and synopsis. Knowing that I could write my query while my MS was with my CPs, I got to work on that MS, and by the end of May, I'd gone through two rounds of revision and put the book in betas' hands. And that was with giving myself days off when I needed to relax my brain! I like deadlines, not word goals.Vicki Oriansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-10850263385334494282013-06-03T18:13:08.126-07:002013-06-03T18:13:08.126-07:00I set a deadline for each new project and then set...I set a deadline for each new project and then set daily writing goals based on how long I think the novel will be. I've found that having the goal helps make sure I'm on track.Katie Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-65631249485121834222013-06-03T16:57:43.233-07:002013-06-03T16:57:43.233-07:00I normally keep a weekly writing goal, because I t...I normally keep a weekly writing goal, because I tend to put a deadline when writing a book. Actually for my current WIP I do have a deadline, because I already have a publication date. <br />Anyway I find a weekly goal less stressful than a daily one. Only exception during NaNoWriMo, when I need a daily goal if I wanna win ;)Carlahttp://www.anakina.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-73762407752078299662013-06-03T13:22:43.282-07:002013-06-03T13:22:43.282-07:00Sections are another great way to handle writing g...Sections are another great way to handle writing goals. My WIPs aren't so structured as to have x-number of sections per chapter, which is why I usually stick to word count to measure, but I can see how counting sections would be helpful and encouraging as well. :) <br /><br /><br />In the end, you're totally right--any amount of progress is progress and should be celebrated!Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-32833998351486072052013-06-03T13:18:46.495-07:002013-06-03T13:18:46.495-07:00When in the midst of drafting, I found I MUST comp...When in the midst of drafting, I found I MUST complete a scene (or section), regardless of word count. But I do try to ensure each section is at least 750 words (and usually they're much longer than that!) so meeting this small-ish goal isn't extremely daunting. My WIP is set up such that there are 3 sections per chapter, so being able to say, "I completed an entire chapter this week!" is very encouraging, even though all it means in reality is that I did a grand total of maybe 2500 words that week. Still, as you pointed out, even SMALL progress is progress. In writing, at least, I take baby steps and celebrate the small victories!Andi-Roohttp://www.theworld4realz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-18043920990341399432013-06-03T12:12:45.745-07:002013-06-03T12:12:45.745-07:00Thank you, Martina! I've found that weekly goa...Thank you, Martina! I've found that weekly goals can be a great way to reap the benefits if daily writing is more difficult for your schedule. And while the editing while drafting bit isn't a personal issue for me (as I don't edit at all while first drafting) I can definitely see how it may occasionally conflict with the word count goal. But as long as it evens out in the end, I suppose it all works out. ^_^<br /><br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Martina! I hope you enjoy your week as well. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-52304671481470737922013-06-03T07:19:36.090-07:002013-06-03T07:19:36.090-07:00I can't really do daily goals too well, but we...I can't really do daily goals too well, but weekly goals work great for me. Unfortunately, I edit the previous days stuff as I go, so my word count sometimes gets smaller instead of bigger :). On a weekly basis it evens out.<br /><br />Great post. Have a wonderful week!Martina Boonenoreply@blogger.com