WriteorDie or Written? Kitten! http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304 greatcloudninja WriteorDie: www.writeordie.com Written? Kitten!: www.writtenkitten.net Samurai fight to the death! Which one motivates you more? The fear of annoying sounds and losing words? Or the temptation of seeing just one more cute kitten photo? Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:55:41 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763188 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763188 PhoenixSempai Omg. I had never even heard of written kitten before this, and I was about to jump in and say that write or die totally saved me when I was behind and has increased my productivity threefold... ...but... ....KITTENS!!! I think I just found my new writing tool. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:26:55 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763414 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763414 EA_Alvarez Definitely using the kittens one now! XD Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:28:22 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763426 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763426 Christina Huling Kittens ftw! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:31:11 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763444 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763444 Hanabi no Enigma AAAH! OMG KITTEN! SCARY KITTEN!! If that's supposed to be a reward, I think it went a little... wrong. *shudder* Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:39:41 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763488 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763488 PhoenixSempai Okay, having now tried out Written? Kitten! I must say that the motivation to get a new kitty picture is surprisingly effective...except when i already have a perfectly adorable kitten picture as my last reward. Then I don't want to keep writing because it'll make the kitty go away! O: Seriously though? I actually really like it, and the positive reinforcement is nice. But the lack of pressure to *keep* writing (as the pictures don't disappear if you just sit around) removes the most important factor of write or die influencing my productivity - that it forces me to concentrate. So for me? Write or Die for my daily word sprints; Kitties now for when I'm on a more leisurely pace :D Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:25:25 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763778 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763778 greatcloudninja I actually found Written? Kitten! to be highly effective for a word sprint--I wrote 500 words in under nine minutes because I set the word counter for the new image to 500, so I didn't actually GET a kitten photo until I was finished with the word sprint. I do agree, it's not good to keep me productive, but the fact that I can set it to give me that first kitten photo at 500 or 1,000 words is definitely a motivator. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:33:13 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763819 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763819 babyhilts Oh, I'm so torn! I just took a sneak peek at this writtenkitten because this is the first time I've heard of it and I thought, "Pfft, cute kitten pictures wont encourage me to write faster." BUT then I saw the cute kitten and my heart melted slightly and now I find myself torn. I'm very much behind on word count and have been relying heavily on writeordie since the start of Nano. For some reason writeordie terrifies me. I don't even go all kamikaze on it, just the annoying sounds, but the wailing baby cries, car horns and sounds of Hanson's repetitive "Mmmm Bop" are playing on my last nerves. I think I'm going to give this writtenkitten a test drive tomorrow, so I still can't say which one is better. I think like someone else said, I might rely on written kitten when I'm doing a more leisurely writing pace and writeordie for the more, insane, panicked fits I go into-which is a lot lately-. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:02:41 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763933 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763933 AdorkablyMe As a teacher I know reward always works better than punishment :D I have never heard of written kitten but I simply don't like write or die, it stresses me out to no end and I always wind up closing it out and going back to my doc a little more twitchy and no more productive than I had been before. Maybe I'll try written kitten though. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:02:58 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763934 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763934 GatsbyGal I just looked at my facebook a few minutes back and a friend had sent me a link to Written Kitten earlier...WOW SO CUTE. And such a great idea! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:28:30 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764030 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764030 paperlanterns Written? Kitten! works better for me. It may not make me faster, but I enjoy the process. I can crank out 500 words in Write or Die pretty quickly but it isn't fun for me--it's just stressful. I keep W?K! set to 100. 100 is so manageable. And ooh, kitty picture! Then another easy 100. Then kitty. And so on, so forth. I enjoy the writing, even if it takes longer. And since I'm playing catch-up, it's helping me to think of my word count deficit as 85 kitten pics I *get* to see as I write, not 8.5k I *have* to write. I sure won't be counting those kitten pics, but I'd be counting every difficult word of that 8.5k. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:55:59 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764135 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764135 Fiona W I never even tried Write or Die because I already know that any stress at all is deleterious to my writing process. Even when I get all excited in a positive way because my writing is going really well, the stress of my increased heartbeat, etc., usually derails my writing soon after hitting that high. It took me years to work up the nerve to do NaNo, in fact, because I was so afraid of all the stress entailed. Written? Kitten! is great—I immediately took to it. I don't need a reward, especially, but the layout of the page is relaxing in itself, and the kitten photos are surprisingly calming. But like anything else where your brain habituates to an image, the calming effect wears off after a while. The timing of having a new one pop up every 100 words is just about perfect for refreshing the feeling of calm. And calm, for me, is what it's all about, in getting writing done.=smile= Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:11:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764197 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764197 uncipherthis I think maybe all I need is a word counter in the corner and a bit of motivation and I think kittens win out for me over threats, so kittens on Written Kitten it is should I need a writeordie/writtenkitten kind of motivation. :p My cellphone is on hand should I need an added boost of motivation (set time on timer) or want to know how long I've been writing (stopwatch). Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:20:17 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764224 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764224 blackcatphobia Just want to add my joy to the rapidly increasing pile of thanks for introducing Written? Kitten! to me. And I've never tried Write Or Die, but I can see how a combination of carrots and sticks would be most effective. Hopefully I'll never get far enough behind that I have to force myself to use Write Or Die though ;_; Kittens for now! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:44:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764321 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764321 Cherri I've just tried out 'Written? Kitten!'. I've used WriteorDie for a couple of years now, both online and with the desktop edition. Personally, the threat from WriteorDie works better for me. That said, my desk has a few pictures of my cute dogs on it, so I don't feel the need to write in order to see adorableness. Also, with the desktop edition, I have it set up so I'm Rick Rolled every time I stop writing for more than a few seconds. xD Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:46:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764333 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764333 furfuffillum If it's between the praise of a kitten or the fear of failing, I choose kitten. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aaipodpics/6362782315/" title='"Written? Kitten!" vs. "Write or Die" by aaipodpics, on Flickr' rel="nofollow"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6239/6362782315_22a708eb8b.jpg" width="491" height="500" alt='"Written? Kitten!" vs. "Write or Die"'></a> Write or Die uses the Skinner principle of the carrot and the stick, while the Written? Kitten! approach uses the principle of positive reinforcement and praise. In my humble opinion, at least. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:58:56 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764888 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764888 Elluna Hellen I still haven't tried write or die, I think I will tonight, just to see. I have tried Written? Kitten! and it's incredibly cute. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:11:48 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764953 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764953 gimmie_shoes KITTENS!!!!! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:42:11 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_765099 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_765099 freakydarkstuff OMG Kittens!! My brain just went squelch with all the cuteness... I am a devote icanhazcheeseburger fan so kittens are always a win for me!! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:17:39 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_765712 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_765712 sile001 I have Write or Die on my PC and iPad. However, typing at speed on iPad (unless you've got a separate keyboard) is a pain. I gave written kitten a go and it's pretty nice and no Red Screen Of Death :) Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:21:54 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_765741 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_765741 PeverellSister I have to say, I just found out about Write or Die two days ago, and I just found out about Written Kitten 20 minutes ago, but I'm going to have to go with Write or Die. I actually find the pictures of kittens to be distracting, and my problem with writing is not that I'm not motivated, but that I take long pauses between paragraphs to think about what I'm going to write next. Write or Die doesn't let me do that, but Written Kitten does. Having said that, the kittens on Written Kitten are sooo cute! Squee! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:36:57 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_765834 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_765834 novemberrose92 I was too chicken to even try Write or Die. I figured for me it would be a lot of dying and not much writing. But I love me some kittens, so win! And OMG, remember that commercial from a few years ago with the credit card that would do pictures and there was that alien military guy who wanted kittens on his card and his assistant/general/whatever he was was all, "War Kittens?" And he answers something like, "No, just normal kittens. You know, baby cats?" ^_^ That's the first thing I thought of when I read this. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:39:04 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_765848 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_765848 angeliclizard I love written kitten, I never use write or die, but I enjoy the kittens and when a new one pops up that is my cue to paste what I wrote to my word document, save, and stretch. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:50:29 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_765939 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_765939 Bramblepath Write or Die has been extremely helpful for me, but I think I shall give Written Kitten a try now... x3 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:52:09 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_765957 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_765957 oceansong99 Ok, Written? Kitten! is freaking awesome. WriteorDie scares me. I can't stand the idea of loud noises and magically disappearing words if I slow down to think. I know a lot of people really love it though. I will stick with word wars. Accountability but no punishment. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:10:50 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_766106 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_766106 freakydarkstuff Squee! Cute ginger kitten with its tongue sticking out :) I have found a flaw- I dont want this kitten to ever go away!! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:22:06 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_766191 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_766191 Varaline Hersh I like Write or Die more. I need the fear of the red screen more than the motivation to see another cute kitten. Though those kittens are very very cute :) Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:48:22 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_766450 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_766450 Lackis They are both brilliant! But I don't think I can take writeordie it's too stressful! And I sucessfully wrote 2000 words with written?kitten last night :) Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:58:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767197 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767197 MyriadHelix I'm going against the majority and going with Write or Die. The kittens on Written? Kitten! are adorable but it doesn't really motivate me to write more, personally. I find it's better for me to write with a time limit and a goal, but it's probably because I'm used to doing a lot of sprints like that last year! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:07:34 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767286 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767286 Windywords I think someone should put the two together. If you stop writing, the kitten disappears and then it gradually goes red screen of death, but there's still the reward. So it's a carrot+stick situation. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:21:04 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767427 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767427 Elluna Hellen I tried write or die, and it's so.... BORING. o_O I had a pink screen like two times because I was doing other stuff. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:37:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767598 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767598 Lackis I have just been given this image on written?kitten! http://www.flickr.com/photos/47823583@N03/4541366822 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:46:20 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767719 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767719 bookmonster77 Write or Die, definitely. I need the fear to keep going. :) Although I am not brave enough to try Kamikaze mode. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:58:26 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_768561 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_768561 Creative I've used Write Or Die before, and it worked sort of, I got in a habit of pressing space bar and the backspace over and over again when thinking, or just not knowing what to write. So I just gave the Written?Kitten! thing a try, and it works wonderfully. :D Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:05:51 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_768658 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_768658 wizbey I haven't tried written kitten yet but I think I will. I like write or die though because it forces me to sit there for 20 minutes so I can get 1000 words. Though I will admit I haven't done kamikaze mode since I lost 200 words to it last year (I paused and when I unpaused it ate all my words) but normal and the annoying sounds work well. However I do often time either have my volume off or I'm listening to music so I don't hear the horrible noises. I'm worried having a cute picture will distract me too much. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:33:57 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_768945 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_768945 Fircoal I've tried write or die before and it didn't really work that well for me. And somehow I don't think kittens are going to motivate me. However if those kittens were something else, this would be a whole different ballgame &gt;w&gt; Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:03:09 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769275 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769275 Ambrele kittens... write r die equals pure epicness! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:51:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769906 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769906 CaveatLector I bought the desktop version of Write or Die, and that is where my loyalty lies... BUT THOSE KITTENS ARE JUST SO CUTE. I can't pick ): Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:04:02 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770064 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770064 Tozoku I... had actually never used either of these! WriteorDie appealed to me when I tried it a few minutes ago, but since I'm a generally skittish person and also just read a little bit of scary stuff online (n-not that I was procrastinating or anything) I was sort of terrified that something was going to freak me out and I quit before anything happened. xD Maybe I should try gentle mode? Any recommendations from fellow weenies who use this? o: Anyway, for now it looks like it'll be kittens for me! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:24:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770341 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770341 Deterre Write or Die kamikaze mode has always been useful to me, since I'm a terrible procrastinator. D: I'll try Written? Kitten! now, to see if it gives me some motivation. A nerdy version would also be good. [OK, I've tried it and just seen my first kitten. I love it! :)] But mainly I just use the word processor I made, so I hear an alert when the time is up. Writing with my eyes closed is the only way it seems to get 250+ words out of five minutes. I don't know why... but it works. Right now my favourite seems to be Written? Kitten! at the moment, but it all depends on my productivity. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:49:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770652 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770652 Aeth I love the concept of Written? Kitten! but I find it about as motivational as the television, so I'm sticking with Write or Die. Apparently I need the threat of punishment to sprint effectively. &gt;.&gt; Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:28:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_771108 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_771108 Alias Cyborg Kittens, I think, but I haven't tried writeordie, couldn't get it to work. My productivity really wnt up with Written? Kitten! and I really should get back to writing like right now... thanks for telling me about it! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:41:20 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_771264 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_771264 sile001 I need WOrDie. But also Written Kitten *dilemma which I shall include in my no-vel* Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:08:33 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_771656 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_771656 Kaserl I love WriteorDie... Even though I always keep it on gentle mode. However, going to go try Written? Kitten! now. Okay, the kitten is beyond adorable.... But it took me a while to write 100 words, because there was nothing stopping me from writing ten, doing something else, then writing ten more. I need the time limit, so WriteorDie for me. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:46:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772108 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772108 robini The problem with write or die is that I actually stop to find out what the music is and then I start over again to find out what the next music is. Right now, for instance, I am listening to some terribly scratchy violin. My neighbors are outside, wondering, I'm sure, why in hell I have this loop of terrible music playing, but I have a strange affinity for the terrible. Kittens, it is. I just want to get to a cuter kitten. Much more effective. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:52:50 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772182 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772182 bookhobbit Got to be Write or Die for me. Written? Kitten! distracts me because I want to stare at cute little kittens instead of writing, plus they're all so adorable that I don't want to get rid of the one I have &lt;3 Apparently I work better under pressure. :B Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:03:50 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772304 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772304 MikePaulson I've tried both, and while neither are particularly effective in boosting my writing speed, I'd guess that WoD is a little better for me. I think kittens are cute, but I'm not sure that they drive me to write enough to see the next one. On the other hand, if all else fails, I can write after my kids are in bed (on the other side of the wall from my computer) with the fear of waking them up with the god-awful sounds from WoD. WoD FTW! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:19:39 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772469 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772469 Laura E. Andrews Hmmm, this actually looks like it's helping. Maybe because on WriteOrDie it gives you the red squiggly lines under a misspelled word (in my browser, anyways, Google Chrome) and therefore I have to backspace (kind of a psychological thing). But Written?Kitten! doesn't have that. Not only that, but the kittens are cute as all get out, too :D I'll probably use both. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:37:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772676 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772676 Selah Ex Animo ^ Written? Kitten! gives me red squiggly lines, :( I prefer the relaxing atmosphere of Written? Kitten! over Write or Die; I'm not having so much trouble with motivation and keeping my hands on the keyboard that I feel that I need the pressure of WoD at this point. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:55:48 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772880 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772880 FlipFlyFall I dislike Written? Kitten!...it's not motivating at all. I couldn't really care less about the next kitten picture. Write or Die is much more effective to me, since it's the reminder to keep writing - the pink darkening to red screen - that motivates me mostly. I rarely get to the point where I'm listening to the bad noises or having my words eaten - I just need that pink screen to remind me to keep my fingers moving. Otherwise, it's so much easier to just stop and ponder over what I'm going to write next instead of actually writing what comes next. I do like the combination that somebody suggested up there..although I'd be happier with a piece of candy every 500 words than a picture of a kitten every 100. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:59:56 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772934 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_772934 robini YOu know what would be even better than what is available is if Write or Die took on the Written? Kitten! format and gave you different music every time you stopped! That might motivate me... Or if written kitten gave me hideous music every 200 words or so... (Different hideous music, mind you. Not just the same Peanut Butter Jelly song for the whole thing.) Yeah. That would motivate me. Written Kitten with bad music that changes... Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:25:20 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_773924 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_773924 Amberlynn Kittens, definitely kittens. I'm not annoyed by most of the "annoying" sounds Write or Die utilizes. If they were swapped out for Bruno Mars songs, then that would be a different story. (Of course I mean no offense to any of his fans who might be reading this). With that said I'm gonna stop procrastinating now and start Written? Kitten! :) Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:09:21 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_774440 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_774440 Just.Write. Sorry Written? Kitten! but i'm a dog person. I find the pictures of kittens very demotivating. WriteorDie however is very effective and the kamikazi mode is so terrifying to me that I always use it and always write more words, very quickly. Kittens don't erase your words. And Kittens don't make you so scared you type at a ridiculously fast pace. WriteorDie hands down. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:59:02 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_775727 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_775727 extra4u I've got to go with Write or Die. Just seeing that screen getting redder and redder makes my fingers twitch. And my brain panic. ....which may not actually be the best for my novel. But for my word count? It's great! |D Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:12:07 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_775860 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_775860 tchaikovsky The guy I'm in love with recommended OmmWriter and he became even more wonderful! haha OmmWriter has been saving me. it's like entering another world. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:27:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_775975 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_775975 Sara Wolfe WriteorDie is annoying (which I guess is the whole point), but rather than motivate me to write, it just motivates me to close out the tab so that the sound goes away. WrittenKitten on the other hand just gave me three adorable pictures for three hundred words. So, kittens it is! Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:48:44 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_776544 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_776544 phantomlass I found Written? Kitten! when it popped up on my twitter feed and thought 'yeah, kittens, don't think so' and forgot about it until I was bored a few days ago and checked it out. It totally works! I kept writing just to see what random cute/funny pictures would show up next :) And after almost a week of not writing I got through nearly 2500 words in no time at all. Brilliant idea. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:11:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_782379 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_782379 Star-Gidget-chan I told my friend who is also doing NaNo about Written Kitten, and he asked if there was one for guys, like showing pics of boobs or sort. "then THAT would work for me". I slapped him XD Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:42:52 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_785828 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_785828 Abenstern Written? Kitten! is so awsome! I love it because it really gets me to keep going. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:21:50 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_787107 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_787107 twiggysrabies I really like both. I have the WriteOrDie desktop edition, and when I have something in my head, but cannot for the life of me get it down on....screen....well, it helps a lot. When I don't have any motivation, or thoughts, or ANYTHING AT ALL - written kitten is the WAY TO GO. I just was linked to it, and it's already helped me write 500 words in under ten minutes. THAT IS FIVE KITTENS, GUYS!!!! Think of your plot in kittens. 50,000 words? OH YOU MEAN 500 KITTENS!!!! Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:57:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_789985 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_789985 sarahlucielle Kittens. I think positive reinforcement trumps negative reinforcement. It's also nice to be rewarded every 100 words rather than living in fear of lights and noises. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:53:16 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_790202 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_790202 wildchloe I'm not a cat person and most cats seem to hate me so my reaction to be presented with kitten pictures is "OH GODWHY ARE YOU PUNISHING ME!" rather than "ooo... kitties!". I prefer write or die because I work better under pressure. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:55:10 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_790212 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_790212 keolah KITTENS! ... well, if nothing else, I just wrote several hundred words just to check out the site... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:43:04 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_801151 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_801151 LionOfTheSea I just tried Written Kitten for the first time and the scene I did was stabbing my MC in the middle of a battle...and the kitty that pops up had his head in his paws and said "REJECTED". Honestly, my characters are finding every possible way to get the messages across now 0o" Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:26:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_801494 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_801494 jessknoch The neat thing about W?K! to me is that you can change it to serve up whatever pictures you want. puppies or sheep or squids or Snape or whatever. I haven't played around with this feature too much but the fact that you CAN do it means extra customization. I've used both and I love Write or Die - got 1700 words in half an hour there today. But topping off a day with "extra" words is much nicer on W?K! :) Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:21:55 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_801827 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_801827 ClimbingLies Well I just tried Written Kitten and... it didn't work. I wrote the 100 words and it didn't even give me a kitten. Either way, positive reinforcement doesn't work for me, so I have to say Write or Die. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:32:13 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_805703 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_805703 jrnygirl I tried WrittenKitten and the picture that showed up wasn't too inspirational. It was rather distracting, so I copied and pasted my 100+ words in the window to see what other kittens showed up. While some were cute, the others were really of no motivation to me... Think I'll just stick to Word. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:17:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_806178 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_806178 Flammable Heart I just discovered W?K! today and it's helped me write over 4,000 words. I love write or die as well but it appears fluffy animals and positive reinforcement work better for me. The best pic I've had so far was of a puppy *and* a kitten. I want more of them! Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:17:04 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_806888 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_806888 stuckinthepast I just wrote 850 words in 15 minutes on writeordie, which has never happened to me before. WK just doesn't really motivate me much. Positive reinforcement that works would be different, but I don't care for kitten photos. Chuck a bar of chocolate at me and I'll write 500! Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:22:06 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_806958 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_806958 riotreality As an SPCA volunteer and avid write-or-die hater, I use writtenkitten all day, erry day. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:18:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_809161 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_809161 Dragonchilde Moving to Helpful Resources and Sites. Please note that this thread may be closed, as there is already a thread for each of these programs in this forum. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:17:36 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_810446 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_810446 writeandknow I love both of them. I use written kitten when I am having trouble concentrating and just struggling to get motivated. I use write or die when i really need to focus. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:47:08 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_819772 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_819772 ryleycm I like Write or Die better. It keeps me writing. I set goals with myself on how many times I will have to hear the annoying sound. Don't kill me for this, but kittens don't motivate me whatsoever... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:57:33 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_819899 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_819899 banditsrubyangel I've used them both. I like Kitten better. Whenever the red screen and the sounds of doom came up during Die I'd always curse so loudly my cat Moo would come into the room to see if she had to call 911 for me. When I used Kitten Moo was sitting on the back of my office chair, and when the kitten popped up she sat up and stared at the screen, so I guess she likes that better. I do too. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:13:23 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_823056 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_823056 english_petal I just had a rather (imo) uncute picture come up on Written? Kitten! http://www.flickr.com/photos/10101046@N06/4348859217 - (sorry don't know how to do links) I like dogs, and I like cats, but this is encouraging me to write to get rid of the picture :( Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:16:51 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_826912 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_826912 Outlier- Write or Die works so much better for me. The time limit is what gets me writing, as well as the threat of my words being deleted. For something like Written Kitten I just end up ambling along, getting distracted, writing a hundred words or so and the giving up. Write or Die forces me to churn out a couple of thousand words in just over half an hour. :D Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:17:39 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_841935 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_841935 chasedc Write or Die, set on normal, no deleting of my word, lol. It helps motivate me. For some reason I don't get annoying sounds. I can't figure that out. If anyone has an idea about that. (I am using the online version of W or D, writing on an iPad, with a separate keyboard, and I get other sounds, just not any from W or D, and my sound is up) I've never heard of Written?Kitten! I am going to try that. It sounds cute. I love kittens. I need one with baby raccoons.... Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:05:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_866068 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_866068 amateras I wish I could find a written kitten site that had charming pictures of ewan macgregor instead. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:46:36 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_866554 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_866554 chasedc Write or die put the iPad version on sale for the last few days of nano (5.00) I bought it, and went from around 6k words to winner in 5-6 days. I tried written?kitten! And it is adorable, but didn't make me write. I did manage to replace kittens (adorable) with raccoons. But the pressure of write or die makes me focus. I think the obnoxious noise reminds me that I'm not focusing. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:04:45 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_926776 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_926776 Incandescent Sometimes, I feel like I'm the only person on the internet who isn't obsessed with kittens. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:39:23 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_946487 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_946487 firelight_cinderbrick write or die when i need a good word sprint writtenkitten when I can't go on anymore Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:23:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=5#forum_thread_comment_961955 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=5#forum_thread_comment_961955 britthatsit Written? Kitten! is the reason I almost hit 2k yesterday (on my slow steady climb to being back on track ^_^) I don't have WriteOrDie; losing my words is not something I am prepared to allow, seeing as I type pretty slow and have trouble organizing my thoughts quickly. That's why I write, text, etc. instead of talk to people. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:48:03 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_790178 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_790178 Angelynx /\ This. Seriously, who doesn't like being rewarded with fuzzy cuteness? and some of these photos are just totally adorable. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:37:51 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_790563 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_790563 Alias Cyborg Just save the pic to your computer and you can keep it forever. That's what I do. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:41:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_801586 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_801586 delorfinde Agreed, for productivity definitely Write or Die but when I am too tired to write a single word, the kittens at least make me feel like I'm getting more done. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:06:24 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_806750 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_806750 greatcloudninja Oh, I forgot to mention, you can change the word count partway through, too. So you can get to 1700 words by doing a 1,000 (or two 500s), three 200s, and a 100. Or three 500s and one 200. Or one 1,000, one 500, and one 200. There are a lot of different combinations you can do depending on how often you want to be rewarded. Plus I like the fact that with Firefox, it will save my work if I accidentally close it out. I can imagine that if you have the time to be able to do so, you could probably use it several times throughout the day so that the prize of the kitten photo is always fresh and new. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:36:17 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763835 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_763835 uncipherthis Writeordie's kamikaze mode terrifies me so I don't set it on that, heh, but: When I'm in a real rut and write or die doesn't even motivate me I tend to just hit spacebar or something when it goes red on it, and sometimes depending on the sound I don't even really mind just letting it go banana phone or the music (not the violins) bit, maybe I just tune out or hit mute (or a key). Think from now on I'll be switching to written kitten though :p I tried it out and think it better serves my needs -- the goal oriented motivation rather than threat and the ability to change wordcount goal in the middle of writing plus no count down timer (I use my phone's timer and/or stopwatch instead when I want a timed run; with writeordie I have to reload/reset it after the timer runs out if I still want to see the minutes/seconds tick by). Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:12:29 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764201 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_764201 delorfinde I always have kamikaze and I have it on evil. On my desktop edition I put the 'strictness' or whatever it's called, right up to 'hardest'. Yeah ... that's the only thing that works for me! Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:07:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_806761 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_806761 glistening-amoeba HAHA YOU RICKROLL YOURSELF? Ah, the things we do for NaNo. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:04:02 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_801736 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_801736 angeliclizard You support kittens and have a Janeway icon. Win. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:12:54 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_765657 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_765657 bookmonster77 Okay, you stink! You're totally putting my word count to shame! ;) Time for me to quit procrastinating in the forums and get back to work. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:01:45 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_768600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_768600 furfuffillum I suppose "Write Or Kill A Kitten" would be perfect for you! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:21:34 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767434 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767434 Ambrele I agree with you on that. a 15 minute 500 word dash of a 25 minute thousand word dash helps my novel going. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:53:10 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769920 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769920 bookmonster77 I like that idea! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:59:10 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_768570 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_768570 Elluna Hellen Did get over 600 words in fifteen minutes though. Nothing interesting there, probably. It doesn't work for me as I already write quickly enough not to need it. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:38:06 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767605 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767605 freakydarkstuff Poor rejected library kitteh :( Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:50:10 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767761 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_767761 novemberrose92 T_T Makes me want to apply for a library card in the name of Mr. Mouser. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:43:03 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_768364 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_768364 Enoria Ooh, I got that one too. It made me uber sad! Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:13:36 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_800830 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_800830 novemberrose92 *snort* I'm a Rose. I smell sweet, you know. :P Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:28:12 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769597 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769597 furfuffillum I disagree. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:33:03 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769667 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769667 novemberrose92 O.o Huh? Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:38:23 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769742 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769742 furfuffillum My stomach turns from the scent of roses. It must be the fertilizer. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:41:39 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769777 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769777 novemberrose92 Oh. Heh. I was just kidding because my name really is Rose, and people ask me *all* the time if I'd "smell as sweet with a different name." I totally understand. Roses, at least some of them, can be pretty cloying. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:46:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769839 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_769839 furfuffillum If you can't pick, don't. You can do both and switch things up. Strict principle Skinner first, kittens next. Yay! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:12:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770181 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770181 CaveatLector Or kittens when I'm on a roll, and then Skinner when I need some butt-kicking (; Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:14:39 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770213 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770213 CaveatLector The only thing that happen when the screen goes all red is that it makes a noise of some kind. Unless you're on Kamikaze, in which case it eats your words. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:41:11 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770543 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770543 Tozoku Oh, thanks! That's good to know. I just did a test run on gentle mode and cranked out 500 words like nothing! This seems like exactly what my word count needs, ahahaha. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:51:57 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770681 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_770681 chasedc Lol. In my house the screen goes red, it makes a noise, and my daughters start with "please Mom!!! Write, make it stop!" Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:58:26 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_926762 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=2#forum_thread_comment_926762 glistening-amoeba Agree 100% with this ^ I can look up kitten pictures in my own time, the Internet is 90% cats anyway. The negative reinforcement works well for me, and it has a timer and word counter, what more do I need? Seeing the screen turn pink is enough to remind me to keep writing. Kamikaze mode is brilliant because I know it's there lurking, and I never get to the point where words start disappearing. Gentle mode is useless to me. I think they should definitely introduce electric shock mode. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:11:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_801784 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_801784 FlipFlyFall I do believe it is possible to change which sound you have...hehehe. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:52:45 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_775671 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=3#forum_thread_comment_775671 cassiarta lololol ^agreed Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:00:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_855684 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=1#forum_thread_comment_855684 Star-Gidget-chan And how is exactly that you go about doing it? Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:20:21 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_805601 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_805601 Flammable Heart I, too, would like to know how to do this. I love kittens but I love puppies even more. If I can have puppies I'll be finished by the end of the week (maybe)! Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:18:10 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_806904 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_806904 jessknoch Here is the info I read about it: writtenkitten.net It is based on the idea of write or die, but it rewards you for writing instead of punishing you for not writing. The original uses adorable kittens, but you can also modify it to show squid (writtenkitten.net/?search=squid) and just about anything else. Just replace the word squid with whatever you want pictures of. I am trying it now with shoes, but my computer is acting sort of funny and I can't quite tell if it is working. I hope it does, though. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:15:13 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_809129 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_809129 hypocritelecter It works. :) I typed in search=food and then search=cupcakes and they were absolutely delicious each time! Haha. I never knew you could do that. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:31:45 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_824477 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_824477 ShidaHa *now using Written? Horses!* Best trick ever. Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:05:52 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_963732 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_963732 chasedc Yes, that would encourage me to write to get rid of it too. Maybe Written?Kitten! uses a bit of negative reinforcement too, lol, jk Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:07:11 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_866089 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_866089 Lorata You can! http://writtenkitten.net/?search=XXXX where XXXX = whatever custom search you want. :) Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:45:15 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_868740 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_868740 amateras This isn't working for me! Thanks for the tip though :P Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:29:05 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_902805 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/helpful-resources-sites/threads/39304?page=4#forum_thread_comment_902805