Your Best Writing Life

Turn Your Dream Into a Finished Manuscript with Ginny Cruz


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Today’s guest is sharing measurable writing goals to accomplish your dream.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn about … Using Measurable Writing Goals to Turn Your Dream Into a Finished Manuscript.

My industry expert, Ginny Cruz, MPA, PT, is a pediatric physical therapist, an award-winning author, and a mom. She contributes to The Write Conversation blog and Focus on the Family. Her book, The New Mom’s Guide: Help and Hope for Baby’s First Year, is an essential addition to every new mother's library. She enjoys hiking and morning coffee.

 Using Measurable Writing Goals to Turn Your Dream Into a Finished Manuscript.

1.   What is the difference between a dream and a measurable goal?

2.    You have five tips for setting reasonable and measurable writing goals?

·       Tip 1: Write down your writing goal w/ an estimated completion date

·       Tip 2: Determine your word count based on your genre

·       Tip 3: Write a daily word count goal – use sticky notes as a reminder

·       Tip 4: Track Your Progress – spreadsheet - date, chapter title, wordcount

·       Tip 5: Have an Accountability Partner – preferably someone who understands the writing process.

LINKS

Ginny Cruz Website: ginn_ycruz.com 

Socials: https://www.facebook.com/ginny.cruz.2025, 

https: / /www.instagram.com/ ginnycruzauthor, x.com/ GinnyCruz, https://www.tiktok.com/@ginny.cruz27 

Book link: https://amzn.to/3KDruLT

Freebie Download Title: Write Your Goals and Finish Your Manuscript

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