For those looking for a word count meter, I found this article listing six. I knew of two of them and I’d also worked up a manual one for November when NaNo kicks in, but I really hate math so I’m always looking for alternatives. For those who can’t click the link, here’s one you can copy and paste.
http://www.spontaneousderivation.com/2008/02/06/6-word-meters-and-trackers-for-the-word-count-obsessed/
I’m going to give the Curious Device Meter a try on the two new WIP I’m entering in the sidebar. (edited) Since the other meter I have seems to have some technical difficulties, I’ll be using the Curious device on all of them. Just realized that you’ll have to customize it a little unless you want the meter to be tiny. It’s not that hard to do though. You only have to change a few things-width, height and font size were all I changed.
Hi, Rebecca…thought I’d drop over and check out your blog. I’d say this entry is about 35 words. More or less. I mean, if you count words. Or even if you don’t.
Hi Rebecca, you might want to try out the Word Meter we have over at Critique Circle. It's free (you don't even have to register for a CC account) and is highly customizable and easy to use.
Here you go, I hope it's helpful
http://www.critiquecircle.com/wordmeterbuilder.asp