Do word count goals work?

If you're participating in this month's Camp NaNoWriMo, it's a great time to ask yourself whether word count goals work. After all, for most people, the point of the month is to dedicated yourself to reaching a specific word count.

Does that actually get you anywhere?

Well, as with most things, it depends on your personality.

Some people work best without any restrictions or direction. Some people need a specific goal so they aren't overwhelmed by the enormity of writing a book. Some people will never reach their goal, but still need it there to give them a reason to get their butts in the chair every day.

Word counts are a simple and tangible goal. The best way to find out if this works for you is to give it a try. Why not start now when the month is still young!