How to Set and Reach a Writing Quota

Tips for Creating Your Ideal Plan to Reach Your Writing Goals

By Wanda Leibowitz, published May 03, 2007
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A writing quota means having a concrete action plan for making your writing dreams a reality. Read on for tips on setting a writing quota, and discover tricks that will help you stick with your plan and achieve your writing goals. Plus, learn how to recognize the signs that you might need to adjust your writing quota, and tips for troubleshooting your routine. This article will introduce you to the different kinds of writing quotas you can set, and explain the compelling reason why the ideal writing quota is one that you can only meet 90% of the time.

Know What You're Writing For

When setting a writing quota, it's a good idea to start with a strong visualization of what it will mean for you when you reach your ultimate writing goal. Will you be continually raising your writing quota until you are writing full time, or do you just want to get to a place where you're writing a few articles a day, or putting out a novel over the course of a year? A clear sense of your goals will help you build a realistic plan, and when you feel confident that your writing quota is getting you where you want to go, you'll be much more likely to stick to your schedule. Have you got your goal visualized? Great! Now it's time to get to the nitty gritty of setting, reaching, and maintaining your writing quota.

How To Set Your Writing Quota

Takeaways
  • Try setting quotas with several different perameters to see what works best for you.
  • To stick with your plan, visualize your goals, and keep your mind off the clock and on your work.
  • The ideal writing quota is a realistic challenge that you can meet 85-95 percent of the time.
Did You Know?
For an extreme writing quota adventure, check out National Novel Writing Month at http://www.nanowrimo.org/
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