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Resources for Authors

500 Words and 500 More: A Visual Word Count Tracker and Coloring Pages Book

The Romance Version

(Now with tracking grid and sprint pages)

500 Words and 500 More journal with text and writing goals on white.

The Original Version

Book cover for 500 Words and 500 More with progress tracking pages.

The Spooky Version

(Now with tracking grid and sprint pages)

Book cover, '500 Words and 500 More', by E. Alexander, with spooky typewriter and text.

Keep yourself accountable and see your progress at a glance with this visual word count tracker. Track your word count in 500-word increments with ease—it only takes seconds with this creative writer’s companion notebook.

This notebook allows you to:

• Track your progress in 500-word increments.
• Stay focused and avoid online distractions.
• Carry it everywhere with its convenient 6x9 size.
• Instantly see how far you've progressed.
• Record projects start and end dates.
• Keep daily count with total word count tracking pages.
• Enjoy bonus coloring pages for a creative break.
• Hold yourself accountable in a fun and visual way.

Stay on top of your writing goals and watch your progress unfold with this handy word count tracker journal!

My Favorite Apps

Scrivener

Scrivener App icon with a large silver S and a quotation mark.

Scrivener is a powerhouse writing app. With more bell and whistles than you'll what to do with. I'll confess I have barely scratched the surface. And that's all I need. 

Every single one of my books was created using this app, and it has made my writing much easier.

Vellum

Vellum app: White and purple flower icon on a gradient purple background.

Vellum is my favorite app. It creates beautiful books and makes my life so much easier. I can't recommend this app enough.

It's easy to use, reliable and affordable.

The only drawback is that you need a Mac to use it. Or Mac in the Cloud.

My Favorite Writing Craft Books

Never mind, Show/Don't Tell. This book will bring your writing to the next level with Deep POV.

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This book iis a powerful combination of fresh insights, practical examples. You want it in your shelf.

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My setting descriptions are so much better because of this book. You need this book. Trust me on this one.

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I read dozens of books and articles on GMC, but this book is the one that clicked and made me understand it.

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This entire series is amazing. I go back to this book again and again. I keep it open while writing.

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This book is worth every penny. Even if you only use romance as a subplot this is a must

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This book puts into words that something you recognize when you see it, but can't always do it yourself. Buy it.

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Have you ever had a brain freeze when someone asked you what's your book about? This book will fix that. 

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My Favorite Workshops & Classes

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This Deep POV Masterclass changed my life. I cannot stress enough how amazing this workshop is. If you take only one class, make it this one.

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This is part of the Deep POV Masterclass, in case you don't have the time for the full workshop. Loved this section.

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This short course is a deep dive into the foundational principles of writing in deep POV. You can take these basics, and build upon them to create an immersive and immediate style of writing.

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HB90 helps you plot your life 90 days at a time. If squirrels are taking over your focus, this 90 day long workshop will get you on the right track.

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Get the bundle and dive in.

© 2026 by Erica Alexander

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