Writing workshop
45 minSegments
5
First
5:00
Total
45:00
A 45-minute writing workshop with brainstorm, draft, peer review, revise, and share.
Drafting, peer review, and share-out
Free Writing Workshop Timer
Use a writing workshop timer for brainstorming, drafting, peer review, revision, conferencing, share-out, and reflection. Keep writing blocks visible and create an XTimer room when a class or writing group needs shared timing.
Built for this job
Students can see when to brainstorm, draft, review, revise, and share.
Teachers can protect peer review and revision time.
XTimer rooms support shared writing workshop timers for in-person or remote groups.
Current agenda item
Brainstorm
1/5
5:00
Next
Draft
Total time
45:00
Use this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Quick draft
20 minSegments
3
First
3:00
Total
20:00
A 20-minute writing timer for fast drafting and reflection.
Revision block
30 minSegments
4
First
7:00
Total
30:00
A 30-minute revision timer for editing, feedback, and final polish.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Use segments so drafting does not consume peer review time.
Reserve a short share or reflection block at the end.
Keep writing labels simple enough to read from across the room.
Use an XTimer room when a writing group needs the same visible timer.
Frequently asked questions
What is a writing workshop timer?
A writing workshop timer divides writing class or group time into brainstorming, drafting, peer review, revision, share-out, and reflection.
Can this be used for peer review?
Yes. The workshop and revision presets include dedicated peer review or feedback time.
Can I show the writing timer to a class?
Yes. Use fullscreen mode or create an XTimer room for a shared class display with teacher controls.