How to Write Stories With Werdsmith

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Write Stories with Werdsmith

How to Write Stories With Werdsmith

This is a simple app that I use to create stories.

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Disclaimer: I'm not promoting this app. I'm not associated with Werdsmith, Nathan Tesler, or anything else. I'm just someone who needed a writing app, and found the perfect one.

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This is the app we'll be using. It's free.

This is the app we'll be using. It's free.

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The "person" button is Settings, the "plus" adds a new idea. Bottom bar: Ideas, Projects, and Portfolio.

The "person" button is Settings, the "plus" adds a new idea. Bottom bar: Ideas, Projects, and Portfolio.

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Settings. You have to pay $2.99 to upgrade. Writing Ritual is just a reminder that it's time to write!

Settings. You have to pay $2.99 to upgrade. Writing Ritual is just a reminder that it's time to write!

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Okay, here's a story I wrote earlier this month. Press the gear in the right corner for Settings. Writing is basic, like the stock app "Notes".

Okay, here's a story I wrote earlier this month. Press the gear in the right corner for Settings. Writing is basic, like the stock app "Notes".

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The gear brings up these options.

The gear brings up these options.

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Pressing "Create Project" lets you set a word goal. To get an actual word counter, you'll have to upgrade. But, you can see percentage wise how close you are to your goal here...

Pressing "Create Project" lets you set a word goal. To get an actual word counter, you'll have to upgrade. But, you can see percentage wise how close you are to your goal here...

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I've reached 200 words, so it's 100%.

I've reached 200 words, so it's 100%.

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In a project, pressing the gear brings this up. You can change the word goal, or finish.

In a project, pressing the gear brings this up. You can change the word goal, or finish.

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I've finished my story. You can share through email only, currently.

I've finished my story. You can share through email only, currently.

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It shows me how long ago it was that I finished my story.

It shows me how long ago it was that I finished my story.

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You can also swipe to delete (applies to ideas and projects as well).

You can also swipe to delete (applies to ideas and projects as well).

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It'll ask for a confirmation.

It'll ask for a confirmation.

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That's Werdsmith. The interface is very smooth, ultra simple, and nice.

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Luci Locket

Right up my street....thanks for recommending!

Luci Locket 3 months ago

Miss Apple

Have fun, Kathryn!

(author) 8 months ago

Kathryn Nutley

I want to try this!

Kathryn Nutley 8 months ago

Miss Apple

Thank you, Face Fab. I'm just trying to help. I didn't have this info at my fingertips, so I want to put it out there. You're welcome.

(author) 8 months ago

Face Fab

Just figured out this snap guide thing & am now seeing your message. You're awesome...thanks so much again!

Face Fab 8 months ago

Miss Apple

You're welcome, Face Fab! I also used to write a while ago, but stopped. Werdsmith got me addicted again...

(author) 8 months ago

Face Fab

This is the perfect thing to get me back into writing. Thank You!

Face Fab 8 months ago

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