So, I've recently decided to get serious about writing, and I'm trying to figure out how best to set goals and track my progress. I found Pacemaker Planner, which is basically a more customizable version of the NaNoWriMo wordcount tracker. But I found that when I set a minimum goal of 500 words a day, I always stop writing when I got to 500. Also, the target I gave it was fairly arbitrary -- my actual goal is "finish this manuscript." Prior to NaNo, I'd been tracking time, in 15 minute increments... but again, I mostly just did the minimum. I want to be doing more on the days I can do more.
Should I not have a minimum goal? Should I have a higher goal, even knowing I'm not going to hit it every day?
What is everyone else doing, and how is it working for you?
Should I not have a minimum goal? Should I have a higher goal, even knowing I'm not going to hit it every day?
What is everyone else doing, and how is it working for you?