Timed Writing or Word Counts? How to Blend the Two for Greater Productivity

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When it comes to writing, do you use timed writing or word counts?

Here’s how one can feed the other:

When I first started writing, I preferred word count goals for a simple reason.If I could reach my goal in a shorter amount of time, I could stop sooner. And while it sounds perfect in theory, in practice I spentmore time writing fewer words.

Productivity in writing depends on your ability to get focused and stay focused.

Ah, focus. What helps a writer focus...