SprintWrite – Writing Sprint Timer for Google Docs

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SprintWrite - Your Writing Productivity Companion

Transform your writing process with SprintWrite, a powerful extension designed to help writers stay focused and productive in Google Docs through timed writing sprints.

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT

SprintWrite requires Google Docs' word count tool to be visible. Enable it by clicking Tools > Word count in Google Docs, then keep the word count window open while writing. The extension will show a warning if the word count tool is hidden.

 KEY FEATURES

  Customizable Sprint Timers
  • Quick-start buttons for 15, 20, and 30-minute sprints (fully customizable)
  • Pause and resume functionality
  • Sound notifications when sprints complete
  • Celebration screen to acknowledge your progress

  Progress Tracking & Insights
  • Real-time word count tracking during sprints
  • Daily word count goals with visual progress bars
  • Complete sprint history with dates, durations, and word counts
  • Intelligent insights: best writing times, most productive days, and current streaks
  • Average words-per-minute tracking

  Customizable Experience
  • 5 beautiful themes: Light, Dark, Nord, Solarized, and Midnight
  • Distraction-free minimal mode for focused writing
  • Toolbar or floating widget positioning
  • Auto-minimize option when sprints start
  • Toggle sound effects and celebration screens

  Stay Motivated
  • Set daily word count goals and watch your progress
  • View writing statistics across all your sprints
  • Track your best writing times and patterns
  • Build writing streaks and maintain momentum
  • Export your data for external analysis

  PERFECT FOR
  • Novelists working on their next book
  • Students tackling essays and papers
  • Bloggers creating consistent content
  • Anyone looking to build better writing habits

  HOW TO USE
  1. Install SprintWrite
  2. Open any Google Doc
  3. Enable word count: Tools > Word count (keep the window open)
  4. Click the SprintWrite widget in the top-right corner
  5. Choose your sprint duration and start writing!

WHY SPRINTWRITE?

Writing sprints are a proven technique for overcoming writer's block, maintaining focus, and increasing productivity. By committing to short, timed sessions, you'll write more consistently and develop lasting writing habits.

PRIVACY FIRST

All your data stays on your device. No accounts required, no data collection, no tracking. Your writing history and statistics are stored locally using Chrome's sync storage.

COMPLETELY FREE!

SprintWrite is 100% free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no premium tiers. Just pure writing productivity.

START YOUR NEXT SPRINT TODAY

Install SprintWrite and discover how timed writing sessions can transform your productivity. Whether you're aiming for 500 words or 5,000,000, SprintWrite helps you get there one sprint at a time.

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