Build your writing practice.
See the time you put in.
Track your writing sessions, reflect on what helps, and see your consistency over time. Write wherever you like—then record your practice here.
Works on your phone and computer. Your entries are saved to your account.
See where your writing time goes.
Keep a record for each project, from early drafts to revisions. Set optional word targets and target dates.
Finish writing. Take a moment to check in.
Enter your minutes, add any details you want to remember, and return to your day.
Log your time
Enter your minutes. Add a word count or project if you like.
Add a reflection
Choose a feeling and leave a reflection, or keep it simple.
Review your practice
Look back through your calendar to see when you wrote and how your practice adds up.
Look back at the days you wrote.
Revisit your sessions and reflections. See the work you put in, including days when you revised without adding words.
Understand your writing rhythm.
Review your time across weeks and months. Set an optional weekly goal and see how your practice adds up.
Use the timer when it helps. Manual logging is always an option.
Rooted in a writing community.
Created by Kimberly King Parsons and Chelsea Bieker, founders of The Fountain, Writing Time grew out of a writing community’s desire to keep a record of its practice.
Meet The Fountain (opens in a new tab)A few things to know.
Do I have to record a word count?
No. Only writing minutes are required. Word counts, feelings, reflections, and project assignments are optional.
Do I do my writing in Writing Time?
Your writing happens wherever you prefer. Writing Time records your minutes, optional word counts, feelings, and reflections.
Can I record more than one session a day?
Yes. Log separate sessions or record your whole day in one entry. Your calendar keeps everything organized by day.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Writing Time is a website that works on phones and computers, with your entries saved to your account.
Can I take my records with me?
Download a complete structured backup. Readable PDF reports are included with Premium access.
Your next writing session is worth recording.
Keep track of the time you give your writing, one session at a time.
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