What Regains Control of Your Writing Goals
Once you write one, you’ll instantly see something
Some do it by setting goals and follow by a end of month recap if they meet any of their goals. This can help you reflect on what you learn and things you need to focus on.
If you didn’t do much, there’ll be nothing to reflect on.
When you start writing about it, you’ll find out what you really want and have been thinking about.
For me, I write a monthly stats and earnings report to let myself know what I did and what else I might want to do.
Numbers, along with a breakdown of what has happened recently or throughout the month, help me understand where I’m at.
It’s pretty easy to get lost in your writing and not know your goals or purpose; you are always moving, but the direction is often unclear.
I also do a weekly review on where things are going, as having reach is more important than earnings, because if you can’t reach, you’re not going to make much anyway.
Many writer have found their little edge.
Some are still figuring it out.
Don’t worry, things are always changing, your chance is still there. (what percentage, idk)
How should you set your monthly goals?
I used to set all kinds of goals.
Here are some examples.
Reach 100 reads a day
Earning $10 a day
Write an article a day
Make 10 new friends a week
Read and learn from other writers each week
Learn one kind of formatting this month
Write and rewrite my opening for 10 articles
Whichever platform you are writing on, there’s a goal you can go for.
These goals are not just for you to achieve, but more of being aware of what is possible and what you can work on.
If you try your very best and still don’t find anything that works, the chances are that you could be working on the wrong thing.
The first step is always to self-assess your writing process.
Or do you even have one?
Sometimes, cutting you don’t know how to improve, you know what you might be doing wrong; fix that first, and other problems may become more apparent because something that does not work will not fit in that easily.
For example:
If I have a habit of not editing or re-reading what I write before publishing, then the chance of making other mistakes or putting more effort into reviewing your title and other sections of your article could’ve been better.
Depending on what goal you set, it will help you find something
If you set a goal for getting more reads, you’ll find out that you are constantly looking at articles about writing tips or how to get more reads.
And if you like to make more money, you’ll stop on an article like how they make a random amount, usually some odd numbers, or a screenshot of how much they make.
Whatever you are trying to improve, it will reflect on what you are constantly looking at.
Sometimes you’re aware, sometimes not.
I like to look at viral articles, because I haven’t had one for a very long time.
It started as a hope, and then turned into a wish.
Many left or gave their attention to something else.
I’m still here, trying
The process of finding out doesn’t stop today or any day.
If you are still finding your path, you are on the right path.
It’s never too late to give anything another try.
Writing is more ageless than anything and or skill out there.
I’m not here to tell you where to go, but to know that you have to set a goal first.
Thanks for Reading
This story was originally published on [Medium] and is cross-posted here for a wider audience.
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