This is why I was suggesting around 300–350 words per page. I didn't want to go with the standard 500 words per page (which I've known since college), and I felt that 250 would be a bit on the low side.

So, the idea of 300–350 words per page was to not over burden new users, while still making the goal significant.

Another reason for the 300-350 goal was the proliferation of different paper sizes. I feel like more people are likely using A5 sized notebooks, whereas in the past they were more likely using A4.

In the end, I don't think emphasizing the word count or the page count is the important aspect for this event. There are two things that I think are more important:

1. The writing should be significant to the author. IE, you want to write about something that is important to you, and may even take you out of your comfort zone a bit.

2. The frequency of the writing. While not everyone can do every day, getting into as regular of a groove with writing a journal is important. I suggested in the introduction guide that I've reached the point where I don't feel quite right if I don't write something every day. That's the kind of thing I hope this event will help others with.