Are you motivated by fear? If so, I may have the perfect app
for you!
Write or Die is a web application from Dr. Wicked that
encourages writers to write. The program lets you set a word-count goal, enter
a time limit and watch your progress on the horizontal bars at the top of the
screen as you enter text in the box.
Writers choose from three levels of motivation. On the gentle setting, you get a prompt to keep you moving toward your
goal. On the normal setting, an unpleasant sound is emitted if you fall behind,
and in kamikaze mode, words begin to disappear. Yes, words disappear from your
screen! Is that enough motivation for you?
And if you’re one of those writers who goes back to revise
when you should be writing, there are options to disable the backspace and save
keys until the goals are met. Writers can also keep track of stats, and enter “Word
Wars,” allowing them to compete with other writing buddies.
Write or Die was recently released as an iPad app for $9.99.
Go to writeordie.com to find out how brave you are!
Write soon (and quickly, if you use this app),
Mary
