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Set writing goals: per-book target words and date
Last updated June 10, 2026 · 3 min read
In Slima, a goal is attached to each book: a target word count and a target completion date. Once set, the bookshelf card shows a progress bar and the Writing Stats dashboard aggregates totals.
Where to set
Bookshelf → book card → ⋯ menu → Edit → scroll to GOAL SETTINGS (OPTIONAL).
Two fields:
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| Target Words | 80,000 (a typical novel) |
| Target Date | 2026-12-31 (when you want to finish) |
Both fields are optional. Set just one, or both, or neither.
What happens after saving
The bookshelf card shows a progress bar immediately:
Manuscript 72 / 80.0K words 0%
The Writing Stats page (chart icon in the left sidebar) adds up your total words across all books and shows an "Overview" ring tracking that total against a reference word count, so you can see how far you've come.
What doesn't happen
Slima doesn't punish missed goals:
- Target date passes without hitting the word count → the progress bar just sits at the current percentage; no alarm
- Days you don't write → Streak / writing tree follow their own logic (Streak + Slime, Writing tree) — independent of word-count goals
Word-count goals are long-horizon milestones. Streak and writing tree are daily writing habits. They run independently.
Change or remove a goal
Back to the same Edit dialog:
- Change numbers / date → save again
- Want to drop the goal entirely → clear the fields and save
You can use Slima without setting a goal
That's fine. Goal settings are optional — without them you simply don't see a progress bar, but Streak, word counts, and AI tools all work the same.