tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post4507009416962962390..comments2023-12-26T18:33:04.681-08:00Comments on Writability: Why I Keep Track of My Word Count ProgressGabe (Ava Jae)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04778524723148508140noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-38967877073890117542015-02-24T06:30:03.596-08:002015-02-24T06:30:03.596-08:00Interesting that I did almost the same thing, thou...Interesting that I did almost the same thing, though I followed a different approach on some things. Currently on closed beta, but I'm activacting anyone that wants to try: http://writerstrail.georgemarques.com.br/George Marqueshttp://georgemarques.com.br/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-56319806944731374392015-01-21T17:33:37.178-08:002015-01-21T17:33:37.178-08:00Oh wow! I've been using www.mywriteclub.com la...Oh wow! I've been using www.mywriteclub.com lately (which I discovered way after writing this post), but that looks pretty neat! Thanks for sharing!Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-40016557023499507682015-01-20T12:30:03.151-08:002015-01-20T12:30:03.151-08:00I built a whole web-app based off the NaNoWriMo to...I built a whole web-app based off the NaNoWriMo tools, and it does have the same goal graph that they use. It also lets you set up monthly goals, projects and gives some basic breakdowns on how much you're writing per day and how you're doing this month as compared to last month. There are more features coming down the road as I'm always in development. And most important, it's free. If you're interested check it out at http://WordKeeperAlpha.com.mericlesenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-32296502600098227122013-06-12T19:30:43.043-07:002013-06-12T19:30:43.043-07:00Oh wow! They look great, Peter. Thanks for sharing...Oh wow! They look great, Peter. Thanks for sharing the link!Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-9885569581430895882013-06-06T18:48:17.658-07:002013-06-06T18:48:17.658-07:00Now that I finally finished my book, I took all my...Now that I finally finished my book, I took all my stats and made them into graphs. If you want to have a look - http://writebywriting.wordpress.com/2013/06/06/writing-the-natural-victim-by-the-numbers-in-pictures-and-words/Peter Reynardhttp://writebywriting.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-83953304899305025012013-05-29T20:35:53.041-07:002013-05-29T20:35:53.041-07:00Wow! I hadn't thought of recording the time of...Wow! I hadn't thought of recording the time of day, etc. Maybe I'll start doing that. I could record a lot of things that might be interesting to look at...hmm...Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-37295664940583535702013-05-29T20:34:01.134-07:002013-05-29T20:34:01.134-07:00I hope so! It's a nice feature. :)I hope so! It's a nice feature. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-24043484443622222882013-05-29T18:57:55.867-07:002013-05-29T18:57:55.867-07:00I kept track of word count, time of day, minutes s...I kept track of word count, time of day, minutes spent etc over the course of last year. It makes for a nice blog post when you release the book, and you may even spot some interesting trends about yourself. <br /><br /><br />The one big league author I know who does this is Brandon Sanderson. He has this progress charts his blog and it is a great way for his fans to know what he is working and how far along he is on it. Someday, when I have enough people interested in my books, I'll put them up too. :)Peter Reynardhttp://writebywriting.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-69826560324580859772013-05-29T14:07:48.156-07:002013-05-29T14:07:48.156-07:00Oh. Mine doesn't have that. Maybe in the next ...Oh. Mine doesn't have that. Maybe in the next update or something :)Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-82985035214537770442013-05-29T08:07:40.261-07:002013-05-29T08:07:40.261-07:00I'm not sure? It's under Project >> ...I'm not sure? It's under Project >> Show Project Targets. You can then adjust everything under "Options."Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-19805024315932291552013-05-29T02:07:05.579-07:002013-05-29T02:07:05.579-07:00Is it only on the Mac version? I haven't been ...Is it only on the Mac version? I haven't been able to find that feature.Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-16147360139456285282013-05-27T21:00:06.896-07:002013-05-27T21:00:06.896-07:00Ah, I could see how keeping track would be confusi...Ah, I could see how keeping track would be confusing if you're working on several WIPs at once. Although I'm sure the bar progress bit makes life easier. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-37669330561962084612013-05-27T14:11:18.284-07:002013-05-27T14:11:18.284-07:00Only during NaNoWriMo, haha! I work on so many WIP...Only during NaNoWriMo, haha! I work on so many WIPs, in so many different stages, that keeping count would be a nightmare. That said, I do have one of those bar progress charts on my blog, for two of my WIPs :)Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-48907793111385067042013-05-27T13:12:48.837-07:002013-05-27T13:12:48.837-07:00Daily writing goals are so important, and I agree ...Daily writing goals are <i>so</i> important, and I agree that having cheerleaders can also be a nice motivation boost. For that reason, I will often announce my progress on Twitter--it feels good to tell people who understand what I mean when I say I've added 2k to the WIP.Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-22984101066414135252013-05-27T13:11:41.093-07:002013-05-27T13:11:41.093-07:00One of my favorite features of Scrivener is the ab...One of my favorite features of Scrivener is the ability to set a deadline, then have it automatically calculate how many words a day you need to write in order to reach that deadline. Not only does it save me the trouble of doing math, but I get to watch that number slowly decrease every day as long as I exceed my goal. Like the bar graph, it is satisfying indeed. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-33736269511511821422013-05-27T11:48:33.803-07:002013-05-27T11:48:33.803-07:00Keeping track serves a few purposes: it helps moti...Keeping track serves a few purposes: it helps motivate you, it keeps readers updated on your progress. For me I adhere to daily writing goals. I keep it simple at 1,000 words a day. Using this system I have written three novels. Readers are the ones who are my cheerleaders. When I thought I would never make it through camp NaNo, they motivated me to do it!Madison Johnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-1049260627333055232013-05-27T08:29:17.637-07:002013-05-27T08:29:17.637-07:00In the latest books I've written I've alwa...In the latest books I've written I've always had a deadline for finishing the first draft, so I learned to keep track of my word count as a way to encourage myself and be sure I'm finishing in time :)<br />I think I will apply this for the future as well. It gives me some satisfaction to see that bar increasing! ;)Carlahttp://www.anakina.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-21536822283294459822013-05-27T05:19:51.070-07:002013-05-27T05:19:51.070-07:00Ah yes. The transition from first draft to readabl...Ah yes. The transition from first draft to readable manuscript can be a difficult one. Totally understand that. <br /><br /><br />I've found that keeping track can be a fun and motivating exercise, which is why I'm doing it again for this WIP. But I can see what you mean about not <i>wanting</i> it to end. First drafting can be quite the experience. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-56537982267743402582013-05-27T05:07:48.173-07:002013-05-27T05:07:48.173-07:00I'm always fascinated by people who keep track...I'm always fascinated by people who keep track of their word count. When I'm working on my first draft, I'm so obsessed, I never think about how far I am from the end. In fact, I'm often truly sad when I reach it. Like "What? That's the last line? The last word?" *Sniff*. I have a totally different problem. Mine is forcing myself to turn those fun 1st drafts into CP-ready manuscripts. Which is how I ended up with 3 WIPs. :-)Laura Rueckertnoreply@blogger.com