Writing sprints are short bursts of focused writing time that can be done alone or with a group. Twitter and Instagram are also growing in popularity for writing sprints. Anyone can join in a sprint on Twitter by following hashtags like #writingsprints and #wordsprints. Instagram users have started using the “Live” feature when they want to connect with other writers during a word sprint.
5 Tips to Maximize Your Word Sprints
- Find the writing environment that works for you—at home in silence or a coffee shop with background noise.
- Note your pre-sprint word count.
- Don’t use your phone as a timer. Instead, use a good old-fashioned kitchen timer—it’s less distracting.
- Once you set your timer, immediately move it out of sight so you aren’t checking the time you have left when you should be writing.
- When you’re done, compare your post-sprint word count to where you started.
Theme:
Your main character has been set up on a blind date. Write about what happens on this date.
Writing sprint: Time Limit: 20 minutes.
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