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The year is coming to an end, and with it, I continue an annual tradition of writing a x words about x piece. This year, that means trying to cram the year 2022 into 2,022 words. As you might imagine, that\u2019s a lot. I usually write 5,000-6,000 words and then have to ruthlessly edit it down to try to hit my word cap. Part of the challenge, though, is to re-live all the highs and lows of the year without getting overwhelmed. The trick is to keep your fingers moving no matter what. And recently, I found an app for that, which I\u2019d love to share with y\u2019all. \u2019tis the season, after all.<\/p>\n
As a writer, you\u2019ll often find yourself reaching for the save button. It is your lifeline, after all. A short power cut or a computer snafu is all it takes to make all of your hard work crumble to nothingness, after all. But what if there was<\/em> no save button? What if there was no staring out of the window for inspiration, no pauses to think of a witty turn of phrase, and no way to stop for a break? What if this was like the movie Speed 2, except instead of a boat, you\u2019re on a bus<\/a>? What if, when you slow down, it explodes? Well. Welcome to the world of extreme writing.<\/p>\n That\u2019s the premise for the Most Dangerous Writing App<\/a>. If you stop writing for more than a couple of seconds, you\u2019ll see your writing fade out of existence. And, if you\u2019re particularly slow about it, that\u2019s the end. Your words disappear into the digital ether, never to be seen again. Don\u2019t pick up your phone. Don\u2019t react to a notification. If the FedEX guy finally turned up with that parcel you\u2019ve been waiting for well TOUGH, there\u2019s no way to slow down for even a moment.<\/p>\n Encouraging you to stay focused and actually a great tool to find and stay in your flow state, the Most Dangerous Writing App is an awesome idea. Being forced to put a few words down every second means that the fear of the empty page melts away, and having to continue writing helps keep you on your toes.<\/p>\n