I had this nice long blog about writing challenges and goals and the computer ate it. So here’s the shortened version. Goals are good. Making short term goals for writing is awesome even if it’s just I want to write 1000 words. Challenges have sprung up all over the web. NaNoWriMo is a challenge to write 50K words in the month of November. This challenge draws writers of all shapes and sizes. There’s also the 70 Days of Sweat. Write 1000 words a day for 70 days. These challenges exist as a way for the writer to be part of something larger. To get advice and encouragement from other writers.

What motivates you? What goals make your writing stronger? Have you participated in a Challenge?