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If you\u2019re anything like me, writing can sometimes feel a bit like a rollercoaster! Some days the words will flow, and other days you stare at that blinking cursor, hoping something, anything<\/em>, will show up!<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why I\u2019m so excited about the project I recently worked on with Phaedra Elson from Batty Spreadsheets<\/a>. Phaedra is the queen of spreadsheets, btw<\/em>!<\/p>\n

We launched a freebie, \u2018November word count sheet\u2019 in The November Writing Room, and the feedback was fabulous. Nearly everyone who used it said it helped them stay motivated, track progress, and see real movement on their projects throughout November.<\/p>\n

That inspired us to go bigger! The result is the year-long version of the\u00a0Author Word Count Calendar<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>a 12-month, reusable tool to help you track word counts and writing progress.<\/p>\n

What Is the Author Word Count Calendar?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s what Phaedra had to say about The Author Word Count Calendar.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a simple, clear Excel spreadsheet designed as a writing \u2018dashboard.\u2019 Think of it as your brand-new writing buddy. You can use it for all kinds of writing projects (YA fantasy, romance, memoirs, business books or even your blogs).\u201d<\/p>\n

What do you get? The spreadsheet has a title page, instructions, space for book\/project details, and then one tab per month for a full 12 months. With it, you can log daily or weekly word counts, watch your progress build over time, and track as many projects as you like. It isn\u2019t a one-off tool for a single project, but a long-term system, ideal if you\u2019re writing books regularly, juggling multiple projects, or want to get serious about seeing your writing habits.<\/p>\n

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Why This Matters (Especially If You Don\u2019t Use Scrivener)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re not using writing-specific software like Scrivener<\/a> (and instead write in Word or even jot down ideas in a notebook), the Author Word Count Calendar is a game-changer.<\/p>\n

I can no longer rely on my memory (IYKYK!), and my office is overflowing with messy notebooks. I\u2019ve lost track of which draft is where or which day I hit 1,500 words.<\/p>\n

When I used Phaedra\u2019s spreadsheet in November, not only did I have everything in one place, but I could easily see how much I\u2019d written each day\/week. It made the deadline dancing a lot easier!<\/p>\n

Feedback in The November Writing Room<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking on the November freebie version with Phaedra was an incredible experience. It gave us real insight into what writers need: clarity, simplicity, and flexibility<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Writers told us that having a daily target helped them show up \u201ceven when they didn\u2019t feel like writing<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Who is This For?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This spreadsheet is perfect if:<\/p>\n