Writing is an isolating endeavor by design, yet it is flush with prosperity. The writer, blank page, and imagination are the ingredients for creating worlds and events that transform readers' lives. While it is exciting to delve into what words can produce when intertwined, there are often moments during a project where it seems pointless. There is a platform that has created an algorithm for gaming writing. 4thwords can be a safe and uplifting environment that allows you to develop a positive writing habit that produces results.
4thewords is a fantasy world with quests and monsters that are defeated by your words. The main storyline, with plenty of sidequests, illuminates 4thewords and provides a colorful world-building background to accomplish the primary task of getting words on the page.
To get started, users create an account. New users can choose from three plans: free, member, and pro. Each level allows a writer to explore the world more in-depth, pick up additional quests, possess several project files, and, with pro, have unlimited access to the world and all the benefits.
The next step is to "play" the game. Choose a quest (any quest); the quest guides the writer for the required monsters to battle. Writers can pick a monster that seems intriguing to vanquish, too. In either case, word count and time are involved in defeating monsters. The amounts of each vary according to the beast. The differing fighting levels allow writers to choose what monster works for their creative mood output.
Users aren't restricted to working only online. Writers can copy/paste words from another writing platform to defeat monsters. I have an affinity for writing somewhere else but often import my words. The flexibility within 4thewords allows writers to tailor their writing experience to their unique needs and preferences.
4thewords has in-game motivations, too. The platform's quests and prizes incentivize writers to maintain a writing practice, making the entire experience more rewarding and encouraging a positive writing habit. From designing your avatar to your house, not to mention better weapons to decrease the words or increase the time allotment, and craft supplies to help you achieve levels of the quests, these catalysts push you towards arbitrary or encroaching deadline writing goals. I'm obsessed with my writing streak (2320 days and counting) and being a huge quest completionist, which keeps me busy typing on my chosen project, de jour.
One of the most remarkable aspects of 4thewords is its vibrant community. Unlike many online platforms, which can sometimes be marred by jealousy and pettiness, 4thewords is a beacon of positivity and support. The recent addition of the multiplayer section further enriches this supportive environment, facilitating real-time interaction and forming meaningful relationships. This sense of community makes every writer feel welcomed and part of a larger group, fostering a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.
4thewords has been my lifeline in journaling (morning pages), completing freelance projects, future novels, and short fiction pieces. I can write what I want, but I'm tricking myself by playing a game. What I have found at 4thwords is a true community where I feel supported and seen.
Deadlines provide the impetus, whether arbitrary or project-dictated, and can do a lot to keep the fingers typing, but even a deadline looming can't withstand the ever-tempting impulse of procrastination. With 4thewords, I have found a unique approach to writing by gamifying the writing process that makes writing more enjoyable. When I'm in a particularly low motivation period, I gain a sense of achievement beyond just finishing a project and have found a place where fellow writers cheer me onto my goals.
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