I've read questions about 'what next' after NaNo, so I thought I'll share this little project I've been working on from September to October: schreiben.live.ae.org There are word processors like Write or Die, but I'd advise you to download something like Lazarus for Firefox, in case you accidentally press backspace (surprisingly easy to do :() and lose your work.
Just in case anyone finds it useful for when November is over, or wants to use one of the word processors for word wars. :) I'm working on offline versions of the word processors.
Added a 'white text on black background' option and full screen mode. (hover over the box and it will go to full screen, hover out and it will go back to normal) Not available on the app page, but will be tomorrow.
Also looking into adding more app features, such as a sound that plays when the time is over (you would be able to enable or disable it, though). I hope this is helpful. :)
The red bar is time and the blue bar is word count. (these are optional) Still working on full screen mode. I'll also add quick links for word wars, etc. (e.g. normal mode for 10 minutes)
Added white text on black background, progress bars, and an option to play a beeping sound when the time is up. Features to be done: quick links, full screen mode, offline mode
Added full screen mode and random word free writing prompt. The words may be obscure, but they come with definitions. If you really can't work with it (the word itself, the meaning, a part of its meaning, or even a part of the word), just refresh to get a new one. Uses the Dictionary.com API.
The only way I can improve this site is via suggestions. If there's something you don't like or something you think is missing, please tell me. Even if it's something seemingly obvious, it will still help a lot. :)
Working on the offline apps. Coded a research feature that allows you to save links that you find useful to the site, instead of having to bookmark them. You can save up to 50, and give them their own titles and descriptions for easy reviewing.
Just some screenshots of the site. (sorry if it stretches the board)
If anyone has any suggestions, comments or critiques, please post or PM them. :) Also, if anyone has any ideas or improvements for features, that would also be good.
Schreiben macht Spaß - word processors and stuff
I've read questions about 'what next' after NaNo, so I thought I'll share this little project I've been working on from September to October:
schreiben.live.ae.org
There are word processors like Write or Die, but I'd advise you to download something like Lazarus for Firefox, in case you accidentally press backspace (surprisingly easy to do :() and lose your work.
Just in case anyone finds it useful for when November is over, or wants to use one of the word processors for word wars. :) I'm working on offline versions of the word processors.
Re: Schreiben macht Spaß - word processors and stuff
Added a 'white text on black background' option and full screen mode. (hover over the box and it will go to full screen, hover out and it will go back to normal)
Not available on the app page, but will be tomorrow.
Also looking into adding more app features, such as a sound that plays when the time is over (you would be able to enable or disable it, though). I hope this is helpful. :)
Re: Schreiben macht Spaß - word processors and stuff
The red bar is time and the blue bar is word count. (these are optional)
Still working on full screen mode.
I'll also add quick links for word wars, etc. (e.g. normal mode for 10 minutes)
Re: Schreiben macht Spaß - word processors and stuff
Added white text on black background, progress bars, and an option to play a beeping sound when the time is up.
Features to be done: quick links, full screen mode, offline mode
See it here.
Re: Schreiben macht Spaß - word processors and stuff
Quick links here, anyway:
'Write or Die'-esque 15 min word war
10 min word war with sound
30 mins, 1k goal with white text on black bg and progress bars
Re: Schreiben macht Spaß - word processors and stuff
Added full screen mode and random word free writing prompt.
The words may be obscure, but they come with definitions. If you really can't work with it (the word itself, the meaning, a part of its meaning, or even a part of the word), just refresh to get a new one. Uses the Dictionary.com API.
Any suggestions for the site?
Re: Schreiben macht Spaß - word processors and stuff
I'm not sure what to add, except for improving the layout.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be very interested in hearing them.
Re: Schreiben macht Spaß - word processors and stuff
Edited the layout a bit, and finished the progress graphic.
Suggestions would be very welcome. :)
Re: Schreiben macht Spaß - word processors and stuff
The only way I can improve this site is via suggestions. If there's something you don't like or something you think is missing, please tell me. Even if it's something seemingly obvious, it will still help a lot. :)
Re: Schreiben macht Spaß - word processors and stuff
Changed the layout slightly and working on SEO.
Re: Schreiben macht Spaß - word processors and stuff
Working on the offline apps.


Coded a research feature that allows you to save links that you find useful to the site, instead of having to bookmark them. You can save up to 50, and give them their own titles and descriptions for easy reviewing.
Just some screenshots of the site. (sorry if it stretches the board)
^ You can get one of these when you sign up.
Re: Schreiben macht Spaß - word processors and stuff
If anyone has any suggestions, comments or critiques, please post or PM them. :) Also, if anyone has any ideas or improvements for features, that would also be good.
Re: Schreiben macht Spaß - word processors and stuff
Added:
- More support for editing and planning
- Another progress graphic
- A stand alone timer
- Words/pages per minute on profile (optional)
Starting on:
- Research tool
- Different layout
- Achievements
- Offline version