Monthly word trackers for 2025. I made them as an alternative to the NaNoWriMo trackers, because I wanted the “NaNo feeling” without having to use the site. They work in much the same way – each file contains a word tracker and a summary page to keep track of your progress, as well as sheets for developing plot and characters and filling in novel info, chapters, and characters. The tracker works with daily and total word count, you can pick which you want to put in each day. There are screenshots further down the page.
They come in 5 different designs, and instructions are included. If you don’t want to pay, you can just put in “0” in the price field and you won’t be asked for any payment info! If you want to give back and help me keep making and hosting these trackers, just choose your price during checkout or make a donation using the buttons below. I really appreciate the support, it’s the reason why I’m able to keep making them every year and create new ones!
Each month’s pack contains all 5 different themes; there are screenshots below!
2025
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr |
| MayMay | JuneJun | JulyJul | AugustAug |
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | DecemberDec |
Themes
Features
I take requests for custom designs, but every hour I spend on these is an hour I should really be spending on my actual work, so I’m only doing custom requests for people who donate. That said, if you have an idea for a feature or you’d like to see a specific artwork of mine featured as a theme, feel free to let me know!
FAQ // TROUBLESHOOTING
- I’m getting a “drawing conversion failed” error and the images aren’t showing up!
There are two versions of each tracker; try the .xlsx file, that should work. - I’ve found a bug in the code.
Please send me a message below, and I’ll fix it! - I don’t have Excel.
Free alternatives to Excel include LibreOffice Calc and OpenOffice Calc. - Can you make a version that’ll work on a Mac?
No. Though I’ve been told, by people who own Macs, that these do work on a Mac. - I’m using Google Sheets and the charts are messed up!
Google Sheets doesn’t support images in charts, so those won’t display. It may also move the two charts on the tracker page; to fix that, highlight row 11 and click “unfreeze panes” on the tracker page in Excel or Calc before uploading it to Sheets. - I don’t know how to use Excel.
Google “how to use Excel”, the internet is very helpful. - I edited stuff I shouldn’t have and now it’s broken, help!
Just re-download the file and start over. - Can you make a version that people can view my blog?
It’s an Excel file, so that won’t work. You can always upload it to Google Sheets and link to it, or post screenshots.
These are trackers for monthly writing challenges. If you need one for tracking through the whole year, check out the year-round word trackers. If you’re looking to track one project over several months, try the project word tracker.
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