Online word count tracker for authors
Track book writing without Excel. Set a daily writing target, keep a word count log, and see your visual progress in charts and graphs. Our productivity tool for writers gives you automatic calculation, writing stats, and a deadline calculator — plus an automatic dashboard so you stay motivated by data.
Why Excel dies for authors
Many writers track their book in spreadsheets: manual columns, formulas that break, and no real view of how the project is growing. That's why an online word count tracker built for writing wins.
Excel / spreadsheets
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Calculation
You maintain formulas and totals yourself. -
Charts & graphs
You build and update charts manually. -
Project management
One sheet per book, no deadline logic. -
Writing statistics
No built-in analytics or writing speed. -
Quest-System
No daily quests or gamification.
WritersAlley
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Automatic calculation
Enter words per day, the rest is done. -
Charts & graphs
Update as you log. Manuscript progress at a glance. -
Project management
Daily word count goal, deadline calculator, writing habits in one place. -
Writing statistics
Words per day, writing speed, streaks, finish date. -
Quest-System
Daily quests and small goals to stay motivated.
See your book grow — motivation through data
There's a strong psychological effect in seeing your progress. Charts and graphs turn abstract "I wrote something" into a line that moves. Your manuscript progress becomes visible; your writing habits and words per day add up. That visibility keeps you going.
Your progress, visualized
Watch your word count grow day by day. Visual progress in one chart — the projected finish line shows you exactly when you'll be done. Automatic dashboard, no Excel.
Daily insights that keep you going
Words per day, writing speed, streaks. Writing statistics for authors — small wins that add up to big progress.
Deadline calculator & daily goal
Set a word count goal and optional deadline. The tracker shows your progress and when you'll finish — project management for your manuscript.
Simple project management for your book
One place for your project: daily writing target, automatic dashboard, and analytics that support your writing habit. Book project management the way you actually work — no Excel, no clutter.
One tracker, your whole manuscript
Create a project, set your word goal and optional deadline. Use the word count log for each day; your automatic dashboard shows visual progress, writing stats, and when you'll finish. Manuscript progress and book project management without spreadsheets.
Start writing – it's freeHow our word count tracker boosts your productivity
WritersAlley is built around methods that keep you writing instead of overthinking. We use daily word count goals and a word count log so you focus on one small step per day. Writing streaks and daily quests add light gamification — you see a clear target and a reason to show up. The progress chart and deadline calculator turn your pace into a predicted finish date, so you always know where you stand. Writing statistics (words per day, best days, pace) and highlights on your dashboard give you instant feedback. Together, these keep your manuscript moving without extra tools or spreadsheets.
For every type of writing project
The same word count tracker works for any format: novels, Ph.D. theses, blog posts, or screenplays. Create a project, set your goal and optional deadline, and log your words. Whether you're drafting a book, finishing a dissertation, publishing a series of posts, or hitting a script page count — you get one place for your progress, charts, and finish prediction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this word count tracker free?
Yes, WritersAlley offers a free version to get you started immediately.
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Do I need to install anything?
No, it's a web-based tool. You can track your progress from any device.