More than hitting a certain word count, I wanted to write every day and establish that routine. I think the biggest lesson I learned is that writing consistently is far more important than the number of words you end up with. And even on the days you can’t write, your mind is still working through ideas. Life happens—you miss days, you need rest, and that’s okay. I definitely need it sometimes. I also realized how much being part of a friendly, supportive community like LegendFiction helped me stay motivated and actually get things done. The hosts and moderators were fantastic. I’m really glad I took part in this challenge.