"Each day make a mini-plan of what you want to get accomplished. A big task is just a series of small..."

“Each day make a mini-plan of what you want to get accomplished. A big task is just a series of small tasks. A book is just a series of chapters. Daily goals are my bread and butter.

 

While I’m drafting, I find it helpful to see a post-it note above my computer that has a daily chapter goal or word count or scene addition. If I hit this daily goal, then I feel accomplished—even if I have tons more to do. This daily satisfaction helps keep my enthusiasm high and my mind focused.”

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Dhonielle Clayton is a librarian and co-founder of CAKE Literary. She is the author of Tiny Pretty Things with Sona Charaipotra, and her new fantasy series The Belles hits shelves soon from Disney/Hyperion.

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