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3 Minute Writing Sprint Timer
A short sprint is an anti-procrastination device: write badly and fast, edit later. Stopping mid-sentence makes restarting easier.
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 3-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 3-minute writing sprint timer?
It counts down exactly 180 seconds (3 minute) and then plays an alarm that loops until you dismiss it.
Is 3 minute long enough for writing sprint?
A short sprint is an anti-procrastination device: write badly and fast, edit later. Stopping mid-sentence makes restarting easier.
Can I run it back to back?
Yes. Restart with one click, or use the routine builder to chain several writing sprint blocks with breaks between them.
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