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December 30, 2022

Why is Goal Setting Important?

Do you ever hear successful authors talk about how they take their writing goals seriously and are always striving to improve? It’s no secret that setting yourself up for success with clear, measurable goals is essential when it comes to writing well. As challenging as it may seem at times, goal setting can be incredibly gratifying when executed correctly—and that’s why we’re here today! In this blog post, we will discuss why goal setting in writing is so important and outline a few tips on how to set tangible goals for success.

How to Set Goals

Whether it’s a lofty dream or a small step-by-step process, having structure to your written pieces gives you direction, increases productivity and helps you clearly communicate your ideas. A good plan to follow is the SMART format:

Specific – What is the goal? What do you need to do to achieve it?

Measurable – How will you know if you’ve achieved the goal?

Achievable – How can you achieve this goal? Do you have the right resources?

Realistic – Can you realistically accomplish this goal?

Timely – When will you achieve this goal?

Check out this free SMART goals planner!

Tips to Know

Break it Down – If what you want to do seems like too much, turn the project into smaller steps.

Change It Up – When you’re struggling to write anything, mix it up! Try writing in a different POV or change the writing style. 

Set Routines – You know yourself better than anyone. Set goals that you can achieve and fit with your lifestyle!

Don’t Get Discouraged – Doing anything big takes time! Stay motivated and believe in yourself. 

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