Sprint with Friends Help

Creating a Sprint:

1. Visit the homepage and fill out the sprint creation form
2. Choose your sprint duration (5-60 minutes)
3. Set break duration (1-15 minutes) for multi-round sprints
4. Select number of rounds (1-10)
5. Choose when to start: in 2 minutes or 5 minutes
6. Click "Create Sprint" to generate your unique sprint URL

Joining a Sprint:

• Click on a sprint link shared by a friend
• You'll automatically join the sprint session
• Wait for the sprint to begin at the scheduled time

Sharing is simple and secure:

• After creating a sprint, click the "Share Sprint" button in the top-right corner
• Share your unique sprint link via text, email, social media, or any messaging platform
• Friends can join anytime before or during the sprint
• No accounts or sign-ups required - just click and write!

Pro tip: Share the link a few minutes before the start time so everyone can join and get ready together.

Sprint with Friends was created by Jessica Brody, author of the bestselling Save the Cat! Writes a Novel plotting guides and her team at Writing Mastery.

Visit WritingMastery.com to learn more about our writing resources and community.

The sprint timer is synchronized across all participants:

• Waiting Phase: Shows countdown until sprint begins
• Sprint Phase: Displays remaining time for current writing round
• Break Phase: Shows break time remaining between rounds
• Progress Bar: Visual indicator of current phase completion
• Round Counter: Shows current round and total rounds (e.g., "Sprint 2 of 5")

All timers are synchronized in real-time, so everyone sees the same countdown regardless of when they joined.

Each sprint has distinct phases:

• Waiting (2-5 minutes): Preparation time before the sprint begins. Perfect for opening your writing app, reviewing notes, or chatting with fellow writers.
• Sprint (5-60 minutes): Focused writing time. The timer counts down and you write without distractions. Mechanical countdown sounds play in the final 10 seconds.
• Break (1-15 minutes): Rest period between rounds. Time to stretch, hydrate, share quick reactions, or discuss progress.
• Completion: Celebration time! Share your accomplishments and plan your next sprint.

Audio cues help you stay focused - countdown sounds intensify as each phase ends.

Create the perfect writing atmosphere:

• Background Scenes: Choose from 8 immersive environments like Coffee Shop, Library, Cozy Cabin, or Rainy Day
• Audio Ambiance: Each scene includes looped background audio to enhance focus
• Volume Control: Hover over the audio button to adjust volume (0-100%)
• Mute Option: Click the audio button to quickly mute/unmute
• Personal Settings: Your ambiance choice only affects your view - others can choose their own

Popular choices: Coffee Shop for energy, Library for quiet focus, Rainy Day for cozy vibes.

Your privacy is our priority:

• No Writing Storage: We never store or see your actual writing content
• No Accounts Required: No personal information, emails, or passwords needed
• Minimal Data: We only track basic session info and site usage statistics
• Anonymous Participation: You're identified only by your session, not personal details

Sprint with Friends is designed to be a simple, privacy-focused tool that gets out of your way so you can focus on writing.

Supported Browsers:

• Chrome 80+ (recommended)
• Firefox 75+
• Safari 13+
• Edge 80+

Requirements:

• Stable internet connection for real-time sync
• JavaScript enabled
• Audio support for ambiance and countdown sounds
• Modern browser with WebSocket support

Mobile Support: Fully responsive design works on phones and tablets, though desktop is recommended for longer writing sessions.

Common Solutions:

• Timer not syncing: Refresh the page to reconnect
• Audio not playing: Check browser audio permissions and volume settings
• Can't join sprint: Verify the URL is complete and try a different browser
• Page not loading: Clear browser cache and cookies
• Connection issues: Check your internet connection and try refreshing

Still having trouble? Sprint with Friends is powered by Writing Mastery - visit Writing Mastery Support for resources for additional help.