Thank you for your interest in helping. Unfortunately, I am not understanding. This is not your fault. Sometimes I have a gimpy noodle.

Hello,

I am a writer who works on many projects in parallel (books, novels, white papers, etc.). As a writer it is important to have a way to keep one's motivation and progress front and center. I have found numerous word counters and writing analytics on the Internet, but they only work online. Some have to have the text copy/pasted to use. The other present limitation is my writing app has word counters, but only for the current project. When I write I have several projects open and "bounce" from one window to another as my writing juices direct. I know this is unconventional, but it is how I work best. So, I need an app which can be...

Here are the needs in order of priority...

Version 1 (essential features)

• Small and concise as possible, but with no text or labels smaller than 14 point font. I have vision challenges.
• Used offline on my Windows 10 laptop. It would be something like a keylogger, but would not record any keystrokes only the fact a key was pressed and increment a counter.
• Keystroke count incrementer.
• User-configurable keystrokes per word entry box.
• Word counter with reset.
• Word goal entry box with a "Words to Go" readout.
• Pause feature to prevent counting typing out an email, grocery lists, etc.

   

Version 2 (if a developer wishes to enhance the GWC further in no particular order, but all features would be nice).

• A meter bar or "speedometer" to see progress visually.
• A user-configurable minute timer with visual and audible alert to remind the writer to take a break from looking at the screen.
• Optional "Always on Top" switch.

Gratefully,
Calvin

Hello,

I read the above post(s) several hours ago and was reminded of a half-decade history of like responses to previous inquiries I have made here in "Cody's House," but was so overwhelmed with such incredible generosity of collegiate level material I was unable to pen any congruent thoughts and am struggling with getting this missive into text. I suspect it will be some days before I can get my wits aligned with the needed understanding. I just wanted to acknowledge your offerings and say thank you.

Take care,
Calvin

PS - I am aware I have a number of other projects I started with the studious assistance here. I have had to overcome some health interruptions. Life goes on and takes us in ways we cannot anticipate. I can't promise I will be able to bring the varied initiatives to fruition in any near term, but I do intend to keep trying.