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The writing tracker that knows you better than you know yourself

Track your words, see your momentum, and discover your patterns. Finally have proof you're moving forward.

Works on all devices โ€” online

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WRITING IS INVISIBLE WORK

Make it visible


You'll write a thousand words today and have nothing to show for it.

No one will see it. Your document won't congratulate you. Tomorrow you'll sit down and do it again, wondering if any of this is adding up to anything.

That's the brutal truth about writing: the effort is invisible. You can pour hours into a draft and the page count barely moves. You can show up every day for a month and still feel like you're standing still.

It's not that you lack discipline. It's that you can't see your own momentum.

Authorlytica makes the invisible visible. Every session you log becomes proof. Proof you showed up. Proof the words are accumulating. Proof that yesterday's struggle was worth something.

Log your wordcount. The app turns your data into:

Motivating Charts

Your effort becomes visible in clean, inspiring visualizations.

Streaks

Stay accountable and proud of your consistency.

Trends & ETAs

Progress bars, daily averages, and days-left estimates.

Personal Records

Track automatically and compete with your past self.

Writing Patterns

Discover when you write best and what makes you productive.

Rewind

Get a monthly summary of everything you accomplished.

The finish line stops feeling far away when you can see yourself getting closer.

No installs. No setup. Just visit app.authorlytica.com on any device and start tracking.

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loving the app! Thank you!

Astera6 Dec 2025

this app is a writer's dream come true, it's only in beta but it already does more than every other wordcount tracker i know. please keep up the good work.

Tom Ghostly28 Dec 2025

I absolutely love it. It helps me stay productive.

Kara S Weaver2 Jan 2026

DIVE DEEPER

Here's how it works


fast word log form to track writing sessions on any device

1. Write anywhere

Whether you're at your desk or writing on the train, you can log a session in seconds. Authorlytica is web-based and fast, so there's no software to install or maintain.

From your laptop or phone, open the site and add your wordcount, and optionally the duration, mood, and notes.

daily words graph with different data view in Authorlytica

2. See your effort

Your progress is visualized in charts that track daily output, averages, streaks, and totals. Consistency becomes visible, and once you feel your momentum, it's easier to keep it going.

There's power in seeing proof that the work is adding up.

projects overview splitting book into chapters with goals in Authorlytica word tracker

3. Break it down

Split your project into parts, acts, or chapters and give each one its own word count goal. Watching those smaller bars fill up makes progress feel closer and keeps the next step clear.

Big goals stop feeling impossible when you can see them fall one milestone at a time.

days left until goal completion estimate based on current writing pace

4. Know where you stand

Authorlytica looks at your current pace and shows you how many days are left until your goal. Each writing session makes that number drop: a clear sign that you're moving closer.

You're basically watching the finish line come toward you.

XP levels, achievements, and streaks in Authorlytica word tracker

5. Keep your streak!

Streaks keep you accountable. Specify your own wordgoal and keep showing up to tend to your little flame.

For every word you write you also earn experience, so watch your level rise as your word count grows.

progress log of writing sessions with timestamps and word counts

6. Look back

Scroll through your session history to see the days, times, and totals for every writing session you've done. You can always edit these sessions.

You can use this log as a diary of your writing journey.

mood tracking heatmap showing writing patterns over time in Authorlytica

7. Analyse your own patterns

Your writing data gets churned into various engaging visualisations that let you analyse your own writing patterns, to learn about what kind of writer you are.

There are also advanced analytics where the app analyses your patterns for you.

24-hour writing time analysis showing when you write your best words

8. Write at your best time

Early bird or night owl? Authorlytica analyzes your 24-hour writing patterns of your output and mood to show you exactly when you produce your best work.

Stop forcing morning pages if you're a midnight writer. Let the data guide you to your natural rhythm and optimize your schedule accordingly.

Writer Profile Radar showing Speed, Mass, Consistency, Dedication, and Longevity metrics

9. Discover your writer archetype

Are you a Speedrunner or a Marathon Writer? The Writer Archetype Radar shows your unique strengths across five metrics: Speed, Mass, Consistency, Dedication, and Longevity.

Compare different time periods to see your growth. It's like a sports player's stats card, but for your writing identity.

30+ writing achievements with rarity tiers from Common to Legendary

10. Unlock 30+ achievements

Collect achievements as you write, from Common to Legendary rarity. Track your streak status, speed records, endurance milestones, and more.

It won't be long until you'll be filling the display case on your profile with shiny badges of honour.

Personal Records board showing best word days, fastest speed, and longest streaks

11. Beat your personal records

Like a gym PR board, but for writing. Track your best word count days, fastest writing speed, longest streak, happiest weeks, and most productive sessions.

The best competition is against your past self. This writing stuff is you vs you.

Authorlytica Rewind showing year-in-review style analytics for writers

12. Get your Authorlytica Rewind

Bringing the trend to the writing community: Authorlytica Rewind automatically generates beautiful insights about your writing patterns, top days, and trends. Available monthly and yearly.

Share your achievements on social media or keep them as personal milestones. Either way, you'll see your writing like you've never seen before.

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13. Make it yours

Writing is uniquely personal. That's why you can make Authorlytica look however you want: From light and airy to dark and cozy, transform the entire app to match your vibe.

BACKED BY RESEARCH

Why tracking works


Visible progress = unstoppable motivation

When you can see your progress, you're far more likely to keep going. Charts, streaks, and stats turn invisible effort into visible wins, making it harder to quit and easier to show up tomorrow.

Small milestones > big overwhelming goals

Breaking a massive project into smaller pieces makes finishing feel possible. Each milestone you hit (completed project, achievement, personal record) gives you a burst of motivation that carries you to the next one.

Consistency turns writing into habit

Daily tracking creates accountability. Small, steady wins compound into real momentum, turning sporadic inspiration into reliable routine. Authorlytica solidifies your identity as a consistent writer who is putting in visible effort.

These effects are well-documented in habit and motivation research.

WHY I BUILT THIS

The tool I wish I had


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Adam Rendo

I built Authorlytica because I knew the frustration of invisible effort. I'd write for hours and have nothing to show for it except a slightly longer document. I wanted something that would make me feel my progress, not just see a word count.

I'm a writer and solo indie developer based in Europe. I believe the core of this tool should be free for everyone, because every writer deserves to see their effort add up.

Try it at app.authorlytica.com.

PRICING

Free forever, or unlock everything


Free Forever

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Everything you need to write your story

  • 3 active projects

  • Session logging & mood tracking

  • 7 & 30-day analytics

  • 30+ achievements & personal records

  • Authorlytica Rewind (monthly summary)

  • Author Profile (5 writing metrics)

  • Writing Time Analysis

  • Streaks, trends, charts

  • 6 colorful themes

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PREMIUM

Premium

$6

/month

or $59/year (save $13)

Know yourself as a writer

  • Everything in Free Forever

  • 10 active projects (vs 3)

  • 90-day, 365-day analytics & custom ranges

  • Writing speed metrics (words/hour)

  • Advanced analytics

  • Unlimited data export

  • Premium themes

  • Priority support

Start free, upgrade anytime

๐Ÿงช Founding Phase Notice: Authorlytica is under active development; new features are being added every month.

GET IN ON THE GROUND FLOOR

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Why join now?

If you're reading this, you want to write. You're looking for that extra push.
Joining now means your writing history starts today.

Streaks, trends, and Rewind summaries only work if you were there.
Time compounds; starting later means less insight.

Founding Phase Ends In:

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Founding Phase Benefits:

  • Influence what features get built.

  • Claim your unique username while they're still available.

  • Beta-only perks won't reopen after launch.

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QUESTIONS?

Answers!


Access

Do I need to install anything?

No installs, no setup. Just go to app.authorlytica.com on any device, create an account, and start logging your writing sessions. You can even import existing data from Excel if you're already tracking your writing. In no-time you'll be looking at graphs and analyses of your writing progress.

Cost

Is it really free?

Yes. Authorlytica has a free forever plan. The idea is that the basic wordcount loggin and motivational features are available to anyone, to help as many people as possible put their dreams onto paper.

The premium upgrade is available for those who love the app and want to get even more out of their data, like analysing their long-term behavior, trends, correlations, and patterns to build deeper understanding about themselves as authors.

Founding Phase

What is the Founding Phase?

What is called the "Founding Phase" is what others call a beta version: an early period, where the app is under active development, for writers who want to influence Authorlytica and build their writing history from day one.

Privacy

Who can see my data?

Your personal writing data is private and not shared outside the Authorlytica platform, unless you choose to do so yourself. Authorlytica developers and database admins can access the data but will only do so if it is necessary for maintenance, development, anonymous analysis, or if the activity seems malicious.

Personal information such as you name, email, or other personal information as defined under the GDPR will never be shared or sold to a third party.

All social sharing features are fully opt-in and optional. You can fully delete your data anytime. For a comprehensive overview of our careful handing of your data, consult the privacy policy.

Features

What makes Authorlytica different?

Most word trackers just count words. Authorlytica helps you know yourself as a writer. Out of the data you provide flows an array of analyses, visualisations, reports, etc. You'll see streaks, daily averages, trends, and days-left estimates. You get a writing archetype, achievements, personal recrods, levels, and more.

Authorlytica is also built with joy and whimsy. It's not a blank corporate word counter; its aim is to be your writing companion, teaching you about yourself, while keeping your motivated and accountable.

Support

Need help?

I want you to have a great experience using the app. It's still in the Founding Phase, so don't hesitate to get in contact with issues or ideas. Email any questions, feedback, or customer support tickets to contact@adamrendo.com.

YOUR STORY

Starts here


"Stories connect us. They always have. Authorlytica started because I wanted a better way to stay consistent with my own writing, and it's grown into something I hope can help other writers too.

If you've got a story in you, I'd love to help you finish it."

- Adam Rendo

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