• May include: A digital progress tracker for writers, displayed on a laptop screen. The tracker is customizable and includes tabs for "Home", "Progress", "Log", "Data", and "Changelog". The tracker is designed to help writers track their progress on novels, scripts, and other writing projects. The tracker is available as an instant digital download in Google Sheets and Excel formats.
  • May include: Three screenshots of a computer screen showing a workbook with charts and graphs for goal setting, progress tracking, and writing. The workbook includes a writing log, a progress tracker, and a goal setting section. The workbook is designed to help users track their progress and stay motivated.
  • May include: A digital screen displaying a customizable writing tracker with a blue, green, and white color scheme. The tracker includes sections for writing phases, goals, dates, and progress. The text "To How You Work" is displayed in the upper right corner. The text "Set your writing goals, phases or projects, dates, and even what you're tracking - be it words, pages, etc" is displayed in the lower right corner.
  • May include: A screenshot of a computer screen showing a spreadsheet with several graphs. The graphs are titled "Best Writing Days", "Your Best Writing Months", "Hours", and "Days". The graphs show data about writing habits, such as the number of words written per day and the number of hours spent writing per day.
  • May include: A screenshot of a digital writing tracker on a tablet screen. The tracker has a perpetual log with columns for date, word count, time spent, phase, tracking, and notes. The tracker also includes a progress bar for the rough draft and a progress bar for the final draft. The text "NO BLANK SPACES" is displayed above the tracker. The text "Instead of monthly tabs, this tracker has a single running log. No more feeling shamed by gaps" is displayed below the tracker.
  • May include: A tablet screen displaying a spreadsheet with columns for date, count, time, phase, tracking, and notes. The spreadsheet is titled "Annual or Project-long". The text "Choose what's best for you" is displayed above the spreadsheet. The text "You can either start a new tracker each year, or you can keep using the same one for the duration of your project" is displayed below the spreadsheet.
  • May include: A digital writing log on a computer screen with the text "WRITING LOG" and "Keep track of your wins, losses, and where you want to start at the next session. Never stare at a blank page again".
  • May include: A laptop screen displaying a watercolor background with a pen and ink logo and the text "Working Writer Ink". The text "The Customizable Writing Progress Tracker Tutorial" is also displayed on the screen. A YouTube play button icon is in the upper right corner of the screen. The text "See Before You Buy WorkingWriterInk.com/tutorials" is displayed below the laptop.
  • May include: A digital business kit for new authors, with a value of $40. The kit includes four tools, including spreadsheets, charts, and digital downloads. The kit is designed to help authors write, sell, and promote their books.
  • May include: A digital progress tracker for writers, displayed on a laptop screen. The tracker is customizable and includes tabs for "Home", "Progress", "Log", "Data", and "Changelog". The tracker is designed to help writers track their progress on novels, scripts, and other writing projects. The tracker is available as an instant digital download in Google Sheets and Excel formats.
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  • May include: Three screenshots of a computer screen showing a workbook with charts and graphs for goal setting, progress tracking, and writing. The workbook includes a writing log, a progress tracker, and a goal setting section. The workbook is designed to help users track their progress and stay motivated.
  • May include: A digital screen displaying a customizable writing tracker with a blue, green, and white color scheme. The tracker includes sections for writing phases, goals, dates, and progress. The text "To How You Work" is displayed in the upper right corner. The text "Set your writing goals, phases or projects, dates, and even what you're tracking - be it words, pages, etc" is displayed in the lower right corner.
  • May include: A screenshot of a computer screen showing a spreadsheet with several graphs. The graphs are titled "Best Writing Days", "Your Best Writing Months", "Hours", and "Days". The graphs show data about writing habits, such as the number of words written per day and the number of hours spent writing per day.
  • May include: A screenshot of a digital writing tracker on a tablet screen. The tracker has a perpetual log with columns for date, word count, time spent, phase, tracking, and notes. The tracker also includes a progress bar for the rough draft and a progress bar for the final draft. The text "NO BLANK SPACES" is displayed above the tracker. The text "Instead of monthly tabs, this tracker has a single running log. No more feeling shamed by gaps" is displayed below the tracker.
  • May include: A tablet screen displaying a spreadsheet with columns for date, count, time, phase, tracking, and notes. The spreadsheet is titled "Annual or Project-long". The text "Choose what's best for you" is displayed above the spreadsheet. The text "You can either start a new tracker each year, or you can keep using the same one for the duration of your project" is displayed below the spreadsheet.
  • May include: A digital writing log on a computer screen with the text "WRITING LOG" and "Keep track of your wins, losses, and where you want to start at the next session. Never stare at a blank page again".
  • May include: A laptop screen displaying a watercolor background with a pen and ink logo and the text "Working Writer Ink". The text "The Customizable Writing Progress Tracker Tutorial" is also displayed on the screen. A YouTube play button icon is in the upper right corner of the screen. The text "See Before You Buy WorkingWriterInk.com/tutorials" is displayed below the laptop.
  • May include: A digital business kit for new authors, with a value of $40. The kit includes four tools, including spreadsheets, charts, and digital downloads. The kit is designed to help authors write, sell, and promote their books.
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Customizable Writing Progress Tracker: Novel, Script, and More (Digital Download)

Ashland Pym

Designed by Ashland

Owner of WorkingWriterInk

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Writing isn’t just about hitting word counts or racing to the finish line. It’s about taking the time to craft your story with care, to pause, reflect, and allow your creativity to flourish at its own pace. The pressure to constantly produce can take a toll on your mental health and your enjoyment of the process.

This tracker is here to help you slow down, focus on your creativity, and give you tangible proof of the progress you’re making—no matter where you are in your project. Whether you’re a novelist, screenwriter, poet, playwright, or game writer, this Customizable Writing Progress Tracker supports you through every phase of your project, from the first spark of an idea to the final draft.

★Flexible Progress Tracking★
This isn’t just a word count tracker (though it can be, if that’s what you need!). You can also track:

Pages
Lines
Minutes
Any other metric that helps you visualize your progress

You can even track up to three different types of progress at once—perfect for keeping tabs on multiple aspects of your writing.

★Track Every Phase of Your Writing Journey★
Writing isn’t a one-step process, and this tracker reflects that. With space to track up to ten writing phases, you can chart your journey through:

Brainstorming
Research
Worldbuilding
Rough Drafts
Revisions
Edits
…and more!

Each phase matters, and seeing your progress unfold can be a powerful reminder that your hard work is paying off.

★Set and Track Goals Your Way★
This tracker also allows you to set and track up to five writing goals—whether they’re individual phases, deadlines, or even separate projects. Customize it to suit your unique process and priorities.

★Support Your Creative Flow★
You don’t need to rush. Take your time, daydream, and explore—these are all part of the writing process. Use this tracker to help you visualize the time, energy, and effort you’re putting into your novel, screenplay, poetry collection, or interactive fiction.

★Fit Your Time frame★
With the perpetual session log, you can refresh this tracker annual or use it until your project is done.

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This is a digital download for Google Sheets and Excel 2016 and up.

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5.0 (6)

“It has been such fun keeping track of my writing goals. Since it's totally customizable, I am able to track things as I want to. It's fun to see the progress I'm making everyday. Also I love the daily log. I can summarize what I accomplished each day and set my goals for the next session. Super motivating. And it's PRETTY! :)”

Michelle

13 days ago

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Michelle Jul 8, 2026

It has been such fun keeping track of my writing goals. Since it's totally customizable, I am able to track things as I want to. It's fun to see the progress I'm making everyday. Also I love the daily log. I can summarize what I accomplished each day and set my goals for the next session. Super motivating. And it's PRETTY! :)

Michelle Jul 8, 2026

5 out of 5 stars 5

Ti Oct 17, 2025

Fun functional looking design. Looking forward to using this template.

Ti Oct 17, 2025

5 out of 5 stars 5

Amy Jul 18, 2025

Incredibly easy to use, the download process was easy, the instructions were clear and concise, and the cells automatically update as they should. If i had to name one "Bad" thing, there's quite a few typos throughout the instructions and some in the spreadsheet itself. But i would absolutely buy this again.

Amy Jul 18, 2025

5 out of 5 stars 5

Audrey Jun 29, 2025

Perfect for writers who need the visual reminder that every word, minute, and page edited counts! I am a very visual person, so having this has helped me write consistently every day!

Audrey Jun 29, 2025

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WorkingWriterInk
Ashland Pym
WorkingWriterInk ·

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