Finished chapter 23, 47,714 word count
Writing Tip: I use YWriter5. You can get a free download from spacejock.com.
Here are some of the features as listed on the website:
"Organise your novel using a 'project'.
Add chapters to the project.
Add scenes, characters, items and locations.
Display the word count for every file in the project, along with a total.
Saves a log file every day, showing words per file and the total. (Tracks your progress)
Saves automatic backups at user-specified intervals.
Allows multiple scenes within chapters
Viewpoint character, goal, conflict and outcome fields for each scene.
Multiple characters per scene.
Storyboard view, a visual layout of your work.
Re-order scenes within chapters.
Drag and drop of chapters, scenes, characters, items and locations.
Automatic chapter renumbering. "
The reason it is so valuable to me is my many weird names need a central place of registry, so when I'm writing chapter 23, I can go back a find out how to spell that thingymajiggy I mentioned in chapter 3. Today I couldn't remember the name of a village. I am so glad I did't have to look through pages of manuscript.
Do you have a program you use? How about sharing what it is and why you like it?
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Mrs. Paul is a fantasy author and grandma. This blog is something like a daily journal. She will list the word count and chapter number of what she is working on and will post one writer's tip that she actually used during her day of writing.
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THank you for this information. I've been trying to use Snowflake Pro. I find it helpful, but I can't pass up something free.
ReplyDeleteWow, does such an awesome-sounding program really exist? O.O
ReplyDeleteI've been using a combination of Microsoft Word (for my manuscript) and Microsoft OneNote (for my notes, outlines, etc.). I'll have to look into the one you mentioned. Thanks a bunch for the information!
Is it free? I have a limited (ie, nonexistant) budget for writing tools
ReplyDelete@Galadriel Yes, it's free. I've been using it for about 2 years. No payment for anything. Not even add ons. I love it.
ReplyDeleteSounds awesome. I'm gonna go look into it right now! (Well, after I press Post Comment). ;)
ReplyDeleteAmazing!! I gotta have it.lol. Thanks for sharing. I don't have any good writing program installed on my home built computer so I have been just using Notepad =/ Thank you so much!
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