How to Set an Achievable Writing Goal That Actually Works - Arti

What does the SMARTER Goal Framework stand for?

• Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound, evaluated, and revised

•  Simple, manageable, attainable, realistic, timely, evaluated, and revised

• Specific, meaningful, actionable, reasonable, time-bound, evaluated, and revised

• Structured, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound, evaluated, and revised

What is one way to track your progress when setting writing goals?

•  Using writing apps or spreadsheets

• Reviewing your goals regularly

• Celebrating your achievements

•  Setting word count goals

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How can you break down big writing projects into smaller milestones?

• By completing the outline, finishing the first draft, and sending it to an editor

•  By setting deadlines in Google Calendar

• By using speech-to-text software

• By aiming for a specific word count each time you write

What are some examples of goals that writers can set?

•  Improving grammar and editing skills

• Becoming an authority in their field

•  Setting deadlines in Google Calendar

• Using speech-to-text software

Why is it important to review writing goals regularly?

• To track progress and see what's working well

•  To set word count goals

• To celebrate achievements

• To use Grammarly for grammar and editing

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What is one way to track progress when setting word count goals?

• Breaking down big projects into smaller milestones

• Celebrating achievements

•  Reviewing goals regularly

•  Using writing apps or spreadsheets

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How can writers make money from their writing?

• By using the SMARTER Goal Framework

• By getting new clients or raising rates

• By completing the outline, finishing the first draft, and sending it to an editor

• By aiming for a specific word count each time they write

What are some examples of outcome-based goals for writers?

• Setting deadlines in Google Calendar

•  Improving grammar and editing skills

• Writing articles for famous publications

•  Using speech-to-text software

What are some examples of tools that can help with grammar and editing?

• Scrivener

• Google Calendar

• Speech-to-text software

• Grammarly

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 Why is it important to set word count goals when writing?

• To track progress and stay focused

• To review goals regularly

• To celebrate achievements

• To use the SMARTER Goal Framework