Ever feel like your New Year's resolutions vanish into thin air before January's over? 

In this week's quick tip, we're talking about the difference between goals and resolutions, and how to turn vague wishes into achievable progress. 

We'll walk you through the basics of the SMART goal setting method so you can make your goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. We share some of our favorite techniques to keep your story rolling, including the 'Seinfeld principle' for consistency and 'habit stacking' to implement your tasks into your daily routine. 

Tune in for personal anecdotes and a dash of inspiration, to turn those writing wishes—or any project, really—into milestones.

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