Nov 1 Posted by WFYS

13 free writing meters, progress trackers, and word counters

Whether you’re trying to keep up with NaNoWriMo or a New Year’s resolution, competing with fellow writers, or just looking for a little extra boost to your public accountability factor, using a visual word count meter can be just the ticket to keep your fingers moving. Below are the 13 best places I found to get free word counters for your blog, social profile, or website. (If you see one you... read more

Jan 1 Posted by WFYS

The appeal of typewriter fonts (and where to get them for free!)

Like many writers, I have warm memories of my first typewriter. I had a few toy typerwriters as a kid, but the one I bought as a teenager with (gasp!) my own money changed my life. I paid $150 in hard-earned babysitting, Christmas, and chore money for a Brother electric typewriter with standalone monitor, which made me the envy of my friends and made my mother roll her eyes. Why her eyeroll?  Because... read more