Writing sprints: set a timer and write
A writing sprint is a short block of focused writing against a timer. When it ends, you count your words.
How to run one
- Pick a length you can protect. Many writers start with 10 minutes.
- Remove distractions.
- Write without editing until the timer ends.
- Count your words and log them.
In Novel Grove
Choose how many minutes, start the sprint, and the app tells you when time is up. Your sprint words are logged, you can keep sprint notes, and sprints count toward your streak and badges.
Questions
How long should a sprint be?
Whatever you can protect. Ten minutes is a gentle start.
Do I need an account?
No. Novel Grove runs in your browser and keeps your writing on your own device.