Setting and Managing Chapter Goals
Learn how to set motivating chapter goals, track your progress, and adjust targets to keep your storytelling momentum without pressure
Chapter goals are here to help you stay motivated, not create stress. You can finish a chapter whenever you feel satisfied with the content, regardless of your target number. Adjust goals anytime to match your vision.
Setting Your First Goals
Updating Current Goals
Navigate to your chapter page
Go to the specific chapter you want to update
Click the settings icon
Click the settings icon next to your chapter goal
Select Chapter Goal option
Select the Chapter Goal option to update the goal
Change the number of entries
Type or use the arrows to change the number of entries you want to finish to complete the chapter
Save your updated goal
Confirm your changes to apply the new goal
How Goals Work
Flexible Targets
- Goals are suggestions, not requirements
- Finish chapters with more or fewer entries
- Adjust anytime as your project evolves
- No penalties for changing goals
Progress Tracking
- Progress bars show completion percentage
- Based on finished entries vs goal
- Updates automatically as you write
- Celebrates milestones along the way
Goal-Setting Strategies
- Start with smaller goals (3-5 entries) for new chapters
- Increase targets as you get comfortable with the process
- Consider the chapter theme and your available time
- Use goals to maintain momentum
- Don't let unmet goals discourage you
- Celebrate progress regardless of target numbers
- Quick Start 3-5 entries for your first chapter
- Comprehensive 8-10 entries for important themes
- Focused 2-3 entries for specific topics
Progress Indicators
What You'll See
- Progress bars on your project overview
- Completion percentages for each chapter
- "Done" status when you're satisfied with content
Adjusting Goals Over Time
Week 1: Set Conservative Goals
Start with 3-5 entries per chapter to build confidence
Week 2: Assess Your Pace
Review how many entries you comfortably completed
Week 3: Refine Targets
Increase goals for engaging chapters, decrease for challenging ones
Monthly: Review and Celebrate
Adjust all goals based on your established rhythm
Common Questions
Most users find 5 entries per chapter feels achievable without pressure. Adjust based on your experience.
Yes! Each chapter can have its own unique goal that matches its importance and scope.
That's perfectly fine! Goals are optional motivators. If they're not helping, remove them or set them to 1.
Absolutely! Goals are minimum suggestions. Write as many entries as you want.
It's helpful to discuss goals together, but each person might contribute differently to each chapter.
If you need more assistance with this topic please contact support at support@keepsakeproject.co.
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