Simplifying the process
FREE TOOLS
Word | Page Count Tracker
WORD TRACKING TOOL
An easy-to-use word count tracking spreadsheet in google drive. Just enter desired total word count and the number of days, it’ll do the rest. To use, make a copy, and go. It provides the same daily goal per day regardless of progress.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12R-AkVsdv3uuCC6mRYLS-DcokTMJBMTDMN5DJAMfYXQ/edit?usp=sharing
ADVANCED WORD TRACKING TOOL
This is a more advanced word tracking tool. Again, enter desired word count and number of days, and it will calculate the daily goals. HOWEVER, each day’s goal is based on prior days’ work.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E-pAlNFS9HyMJIFstp9h3c7z0k8snkwa4dO5nQH1dkM/edit?usp=sharing
SPRINT TRACKER
Like to sprint? This document offers two tabs: one for sprints were you count the words, and the other is based on start/end of the document’s word count. You enter the starting word count before your first sprint and then for each sprint enter the end word count. It will automatically pull the word count down to the next day’s sprints.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_0MIZoQsJBVv-ZTo_4odSHn6f55JlWJfZrciXjHq5FM/edit?usp=sharing
FAST DRAFT DAILY GOAL WITH GRAPH
An easy-to-use word count tracking spreadsheet in google drive. Just enter the starting word count, desired total word count and the number of days, it’ll do the rest. Each day enter your word count in the sprint sections. The next days’ goal will automatically adjust based on what was completed each day.
To use, make a copy, and go.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YVJN1sZLdAFKfevXZq6Mb4v1MLVFjzXi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101027655458537943096&rtpof=true&sd=true
FAST DRAFT DAILY GOAL WITH GRAPH & DATE
An easy-to-use word count tracking spreadsheet in google drive. Just enter the starting word count, desired total word count and the number of days, it’ll do the rest. Each day enter your word count in the sprint sections. The next days’ goal will automatically adjust based on what was completed each day.
The difference between this one and the other, is this one uses today’s date to limit view of the daily goals.
To use, make a copy, and go. Google docs formatting is not as flexible as Excel. Some formatting is different between the two versions.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E-pAlNFS9HyMJIFstp9h3c7z0k8snkwa4dO5nQH1dkM/edit?usp=sharing
FAST DRAFT GROUP TRACKER
I have a tracker that is built to track each persons’ goals by day and for the fast draft time period.
If you are interested in something like this, please contact. The sheet requires in-person instructions to use correctly.
SCHEDULE TEMPLATE
This schedule uses the spreadsheet tabs for each week. You can select start date and intervals (15/30/60 minute). It will populate throughout the tabs. Currently it is set up for 16 weeks. Directions on how to use are on the intro-tab.
File - direct excel document because google docs cannot handle all features
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hsm79g4au57ve83pzK-NeEb4oBJUXE_4/view?usp=sharing
REVISION GOAL TRACKER
This tool is built to calculate daily goals based on starting word count, desired end word count, and a specific number of days to work (it goes to 90 days). Currently the color coding is built for adding words. If you are cutting words, let me know, and I’ll adjust it.
To use, make a copy, and go.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vSQC-cbsRj5UFWpE7Uie0Kyu6Vi2szdC/view?usp=sharing
Process Tools
OUTLINE COMPARISONS
There are so many options when it comes to outlining. Here are a few examples lined up to show commonalities. IF you’d like one added, send me a message with its name. I’ll do my best to map it.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LBAzyoXcQFzgEW06ldG2WIa3MLH5wWgBhJktFkBBZVM/edit?usp=sharing
STC BEAT CALCULATOR AND GRID
Enter your word count into the calculator tab and it will calculate the number of beats per section. On the grid tab, for 22,000-150,000, it will auto populate and make a template to use to plot. I highly recommend reading
Save The Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z4Ae7wyjEampxwNv8XA_HLLOmCtwmzSD/view?usp=sharing
STC ROMANCING
Enter your word count into the calculator tab and it will calculate the number of words per section. I HIGHLY recommend reading
Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tRqWPC3U0dja9RgETSjWiDivu30xNEw8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101027655458537943096&rtpof=true&sd=true
Polishing Tools
REVISION CHECKLIST
This is a generic checklist based off different programs. I use it as I go section by section.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tFTTxTZ8erRGvmMcfYm21aqUw-ZRGYTn9EtFCYF4r0g/edit?usp=sharing
FEEDBACK TYPE
An easy to provide form that provides feedback descriptions to better understand the expected feedback.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OFKWcOH0obRu-9HqJfRTA6wArfXntAm2/view?usp=sharing
Business Tools
BALANCE SHEET
A basic spreadsheet to keep track of business expenses. Note this is a beta version and not completely formatted but it is usable.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14UHrjUMtbbbuI70dXoecG8A8guguzOnISHO6zmDcPmo/edit?usp=sharing
QUERY RECORDER
Keep track of who you queried, response times, and stats on responses.
Available in GoogleDocs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oIeRV2AilGuI8F7-BNCt-ssYdUyocrLG/view?usp=sharing
The format is a bit weird in GoogleDocs
RESOURCES
An on-going list of resources for writing a novel.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pd87MZRYr8FhbJoVvEGcOVGecKT6lFXfWvdg1-amvus/edit?usp=sharing
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Etsy
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Amazon
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