November is almost here, and it’s time to get your writing plans in place! But before you set an ambitious word-count goal, make sure you have a plan that works for your actual life.
In this episode of the Christian Indie Writers’ Podcast, we’re talking about how to prepare for a successful November writing challenge without overwhelming yourself or setting yourself up for discouragement.
We’ll cover three important steps to help you make the most of your writing month:
Set Realistic Writing Goals: Learn how to choose achievable goals, create a consistent writing schedule, and define what success looks like for you.
Create a Writing Survival Plan: Identify your ideal writing time, establish a backup plan, prepare for common obstacles, and figure out how to get back on track when you miss a day.
Give Yourself Permission to Be Imperfect: Let go of unrealistic expectations, stop comparing your progress to others, and learn to celebrate progress instead of chasing perfection.
Whether you’re participating in our 30 Days of Writing Sprints or simply hoping to make more progress on your writing projects this November, this episode will help you head into the month prepared, encouraged, and ready to write!
Remember: You don’t have to have a perfect writing month to have a successful one. Set your goals, make your plan, give yourself grace, and keep going!
Jenifer Carll-Tong is the best-selling author of historical Christian romances and co-host of the Christian Indie Writers’ Podcast.
