Study · 15 minutes
15 Minute Writing Timer
Fifteen minutes of drafting with the editor switched off. Roughly 300 words if you keep your hands moving.
15 Minute Writing Timer
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Why a 15 minute writing timer works
- Around 250 to 400 words
- Draft now, edit in a later block
- No deleting until the alarm
Drafting with the editor switched off produces 250 to 400 words in a quarter of an hour. The rule that makes it work is that nothing gets deleted before the alarm.
How to spend the fifteen minutes
| Minute | What to do |
|---|---|
| 0-1 | Write the sentence you already know |
| 1-14 | Keep the hands moving, delete nothing |
| 14-15 | Leave a note on where it goes next |
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Questions people ask
How many words can I write in 15 minutes?
Most people draft 250 to 400 words if they resist editing. The rule that makes it work is simple: nothing gets deleted before the alarm sounds.
Should I switch subjects between blocks?
Yes. Mixed practice feels harder and less satisfying, and produces better results in nearly every study that compares it with blocked practice.
How often should I use the 15 minute writing timer?
Daily beats long. Three short sessions spread across the week produce better recall than one session of the same total length, because the gaps force your memory to retrieve rather than recognise.
Does the 15 minute writing timer work offline?
After your first visit, yes. The page is cached by your browser, so it opens and runs without a connection.