Write Your Story
The writing companion that meets you where you are — whether you're on fire or just showing up.
Candle and Page is a writing progress tracker built for novelists, storytellers, and anyone who cares deeply about writing but doesn't always have the time, energy, or consistency to keep a perfect streak. It was born from a simple truth: writing doesn't have to be all-or-nothing.
We track your daily word count, manage your projects, and help you build something steady — a writing habit that's forgiving and meets you where you are. The name comes from the idea of a small, steady flame: it burns bright some days, flickers others, but as long as it's there, you haven't lost it.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Real-Time Progress Tracking | Monitor daily word count, maintain writing streaks, and visualize progress with charts and statistics |
| Goal Management | Set custom word count goals per project, track multiple novels, and stay on target with daily reminders |
| Writing Sessions | Log sessions with detailed notes, track time spent writing, and identify your most productive hours |
| Project Organization | Manage multiple projects with metadata, tags, genres, and cover images — all in one place |
| Analytics & Insights | Detailed analytics on writing habits, pattern recognition, and schedule optimization |
| Community | Connect with fellow writers, share progress, and get motivated by others' achievements |
- Create your account — Sign up free at candleandpage.com. No credit card required.
- Set up a project — Add your novel with a custom word count goal and timeline.
- Log your progress — Track daily writing sessions, add notes, and watch your word count grow.
- Achieve your goals — Stay motivated with visual progress charts, reminders, and milestone celebrations.
- Writers First — Every feature is designed with writers in mind, helping you focus on what matters most: your story.
- Goal-Oriented — Set ambitious goals and watch your progress unfold. We help you stay motivated every step of the way.
- Community-Driven — Join writers sharing their journey. Get inspired, share tips, and celebrate wins together.
- Simple & Powerful — Clean, intuitive design meets robust tracking tools. No clutter, just the features you need.
Candle and Page was founded by Chris Smith out of a personal need to stay consistent with writing. Not because of a lack of ideas or motivation — but because of low-energy days, missed streaks, and life getting in the way. The hardest part was always coming back after an interruption.
This tool was built for the return — the quiet decision to show up again, even if it's just a few words. If 100 words is all you have today, that counts.
We're all figuring it out together: one page, one return, one small step. If you're here, you're already part of it.
- 🌐 Website: candleandpage.com
- 📧 Email: contact@candleandpage.com
- 🕯️ GitHub: github.com/Candle-and-Page
Built with care for writers everywhere.