Tip: press Space to start / pause. Screen stays awake while running.
20 Minute Writing Sprint Timer
The standard writing sprint. Long enough to reach a flow state, short enough that you don't rewrite the same paragraph for an hour.
How to use this timer
Press Start and write without editing. Don't scroll back — corrections happen after the alarm, not during.
About this length
A 20-minute writing sprint timer for drafting without editing. Start the countdown and keep the words moving until it ends; the colour change in the final minute is your cue to finish the sentence.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a 20-minute writing sprint timer?
It counts down exactly 1200 seconds (20 minute) and then plays an alarm that loops until you dismiss it.
Why choose 20 minute for writing sprint?
The standard writing sprint. Long enough to reach a flow state, short enough that you don't rewrite the same paragraph for an hour.
Does it keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. The countdown is anchored to a real end-timestamp, so a throttled background tab still finishes at the right moment.
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