How do I log, edit or delete a writing session?

Log a session

1. In Word Counter, click Log Words on a project's card, or Log Today at the top of the page.
2. Check the Project and Date. The date defaults to today, and you can pick an earlier date to log a past session.
3. Choose how to enter your count:
   • Words written: the words you wrote in this session, for example 1200. Use a negative number, such as -300, if you cut words.
   • Cumulative total: your manuscript's whole word count right now. Word Counter works out how many words that adds since your last entry. If you set a Starting Word Count on the project, include those words in the total.
4. Optionally, add Notes, such as the chapter you worked on.
5. Click Log Words.

You can log more than one session on the same day. They're added together for the day.

See past sessions

Your sessions are listed under Word Count History, newest first. Use the list at the top right of that panel to choose the project. Each entry shows the words written, the running total after that session, the date and any notes. Use the page controls at the bottom to see older entries.

Edit a session

1. In Word Count History, click the pencil icon (Edit entry) next to the session.
2. Change the date, the count or the notes.
3. Click Save Changes.

The running totals for every later session in that project are recalculated for you.

Move a session to another project

If you logged words against the wrong book:

1. Click the pencil icon (Edit entry) next to the session.
2. Choose the correct book in Project. You'll see a note that both projects' running totals will be recalculated.
3. Click Save Changes.

Delete a session

1. Click the trash icon (Delete entry) next to the session.
2. Click Delete to confirm.

Later totals for the project are recalculated. If you deleted it by mistake, click undo in the message that appears.