Writing as Adventure
This approach taps into the same psychology that makes games compelling: clear goals, immediate feedback, escalating challenges.
If traditional writing exercises feel like chores, Quest Mode might be what you need. Enjoyment makes habits stick.
Battle Your Way Through
A monster appears with a challenge: write 200 words in 5 minutes, or 500 words in 15 minutes. The specific demands vary with each encounter.
Meet the goal before time runs out, and you defeat the monster. Your victory is recorded, and a tougher challenger appears.
As you progress, the challenges grow harder. Track your monster-slaying streak.
Related Exercises
Morning Pages
Stream-of-consciousness writing with gentle nudges—clear your mind and access deeper creativity.
Social Media Story
Tell a story through social media posts—master the art of narrative compression.
Flash Fiction
Craft complete stories in exactly 100 words—every word must earn its place.
Blind Mode
Write without seeing your text—trust your instincts and discover what emerges when you can't self-edit.
Basic Practice
The simplest way to build your daily writing habit—just you, a timer, and words on the page.
Character Interview
Answer questions as your character—discover their voice, quirks, and hidden depths.
Prompt Frenzy
Stay on your toes as random writing prompts appear mid-session, challenging you to adapt on the fly.
Story Dice
Roll for random story elements—characters, settings, objects—and weave them into your narrative.
I Remember
A reflective exercise that unlocks memories and emotions—perfect for overcoming writer's block.
Hemingway Mode
Silence your inner editor—the backspace key is disabled, so you can only move forward.
Word Avalanche
Can you keep up? Word targets increase throughout your session, pushing your endurance to the limit.
Character Monologues
Write monologues for different character types and develop your ability to create distinct voices.