Small Wins, Big Momentum: Why Every Word Counts
By Week 3 of Novel November, the energy shifts. The excitement of starting has worn off. The end still feels far away. And every word can feel heavier than the last.
This is the week when you might catch yourself thinking:
I’m too far behind.
I’ll never reach the goal.
What’s the point of writing if it’s not 50,000 words?
Truth-drop: Every single word you’ve written is a victory.
🖋️ The Power of Small Wins
Progress doesn’t always look like a soaring word count. Sometimes it looks like:
Adding 200 words when you wanted 2,000.
Choosing to sit down at your desk when you’d rather scroll on your phone.
Writing one messy scene that keeps the story alive.
Every small win is a seed planted. And seeds don’t look like much in the soil—but they’re the very thing that brings the harvest. 🌱
🔑 Why Every Word Matters
Here’s why you can celebrate even if your numbers feel “behind”:
Momentum > Perfection → A single sentence today can unlock a scene tomorrow.
Consistency > Speed → Building the habit of showing up is worth more than one big writing binge.
Faithfulness > Finish Line → Writing is about partnership with your story (and with God, who gave you the words), not just hitting a number.
✍️ My Wins This Week
Here’s what I’m celebrating right now:
Kept a rhythm → I didn’t write every day, but I honored my scheduled writing windows.
Drafted through resistance → I had one scene that felt impossible… until I just wrote it messily.
Rested without guilt → Instead of burning out, I took a break—and came back refreshed.
Those might not sound flashy, but they are the very wins carrying me forward.
🌟 A Word for You
Every word you write matters. Every choice to show up matters. Even if you don’t “win” NaNoWriMo with 50,000 words, you’ve already won by refusing to quit.
So keep going, writer. Your story is unfolding.
🚀 Call to Movement
Comment below with one small win you’re celebrating this week—no matter how small it feels. 🎉
And remember: in our Inklingz, we’re celebrating every milestone together, cheering each other on all the way to the finish.
