NovProg is a small desktop application for tracking progress on a novel or other substantial writing project. Rather than providing a manuscript editor, it concentrates on recording word counts and showing how much work has been completed.
Writers enter their current word count and NovProg updates a graph showing their progress over time. The application displays daily and overall writing targets, helping authors see whether they are keeping pace with their plans.
Its simplicity is part of the appeal. NovProg can be used alongside practically any writing application, without requiring authors to move their manuscripts into another editor or adopt a particular way of organising their work.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Record word counts for writing projects.
- Display progress over time using a graphical chart.
- Set daily writing targets and an overall word-count goal.
- Compare recorded progress with writing targets.
- Inspect individual days on the graph to see their recorded word counts.
- Manage separate writing projects.
- Use portable mode to keep application data on removable storage.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
Website: github.com/gottcode/novprog
Support:
Developer: Graeme Gott
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
NovProg is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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