Progress
PROGRESS.md — Novel / Writing
> Word count log, milestones, and the single next action.
> Updated after every writing session.
> Last updated: 2026-03-31
Current state
Status: Pre-writing Total words written: 0 Next single action: Write any version of an opening line — remove the blank page problemMilestones
- First sentence written
- First scene drafted (~500 words)
- First chapter drafted (~3,000 words)
- Three chapters drafted (~9,000 words)
- Full outline complete
- First draft complete
- Revised draft complete
- Submitted / published
Session log
| Date | Words written | Cumulative | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | Nothing written yet |
Writing session format
Start each session by reading `CONTEXT.md` voice rules.
End each session by updating this file: word count + one-line note on what was written.
The only metric that matters right now: did you write today? Yes or no.