Writing 1000 words every day might take some time, but it doesn’t have to be a lot of work. It is possible to write 1000 words or more without stressing yourself out and neglecting everything else that you have to do.
How do you do it? I asked myself that question a while back. To keep up with my thesis, I decided to write 1000 words a day, but I needed to come up with a way to make that happen. So I started doing the following:
My Plan
1. 250 words – late morning
2. 250 words – early afternoon
3. 250 words – late afternoon
4. 250 words – evening
This combines to create 1000 words! 250 words on their own take anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes, but I still make sure to set aside the right amount of time so I’m not hurrying.
When I focus only on 250 words, I don’t have to worry about meeting my word count all at once. That way, the 1000 words don’t seem so bad
What if I Don’t Have Time?
You might ask: What if I don’t have time? It’s true, jobs, school, and more get in the way of writing. But you don’t have to write at the same time I outlined. Famous writers wrote during the odd hours of the day or night all the time. Ernest Hemingway would get up between 5:30 and 6:00 am, for one. On the other hand, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote from 5 in the evening to 3:30 in the morning. During that time, he would write between 7,000 and 8,000 words!
There’s also another way to follow the plan I outlined for those who may not have time.
1. 100 words – early morning
2. 100 words – an hour after the first session
3. 100 words – an hour after the second session
4. 100 words – noon
5. 100 words – early afternoon
6. 100 words – an hour after the first early afternoon session
7. 100 words – an hour after the second early afternoon session
8. 100 words – evening
9. 100 words – an hour after the first evening session
10. 100 words – night
While you don’t have to follow the plan exactly, changing the times and word count as you wish, focusing on 100 words at a time also makes the 1,000 word count goal easier. This also shows how flexible this plan can be.
The Myth about “Good”
Now, I should mention that this plan typically applies to the rough draft. When you write that draft, you don’t have to worry about your writing being perfect. This is just a matter of laying the groundwork. But even if you’re writing a second or even third draft, you can still hit the word count. When you write, don’t focus on making your writing perfect. Just focus on meeting your goals.
So feel free to take this plan and do what you want with it! Also, always make sure to refine your process so that it meets your needs and your goals. Happy writing!
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