This is an excerpt of an article from The Writers’ Den
What does it take to build a rewarding, sustainable writing practice? Goal setting and habits are important pieces of the puzzle, but the terms are often used interchangeably, and the concepts confused. In reality, understanding the difference between writing habits and writing goals and how to apply both is crucial to mastering your craft.
People often confuse goals and habits because they see both as steps toward achieving their desired outcomes. However, goals are specific targets or results you aim to achieve. Habits, on the other hand, are the consistent actions and behaviours that make those goals attainable.
Put another way, goals are what you do — they’re the tangible outcomes you want to achieve.
Habits, on the other hand, are who you are — they’re the processes and routines that define your writing life.
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