1. How to
Use
Write or
Die

2. What’s
Write or Die?

3. Write or Die is a
free web-based
application …

4. … that forces you
to write nonstop.

5. It helps you to
just put your
thoughts on the
screen.

6. It’s very helpful
for writing first
drafts …

7. … because it helps
you focus and not
be critical when
you write.

8. (You can be critical
when you edit, but
not when you
write.)

9. Let’s explore this
web app.

10. Go to:
http://writeordie.com

11. You should see
this:

13. Scroll down until
you see this:

15. Let’s take a
closer look:

17. If you are
happy with the
default
settings …

18. … go ahead and
write!

19. Click this:

21. You should
see this:

23. If you want to
use the app
longer than 15
minutes …

24. … you can adjust
the “time goal”
by going to the
drop down menu.

26. You can also
lengthen or
shorten the
grace period.

28. Grace period =
the length of
time you can
pause ...

29. … without
“suffering” a
consequence.

30. You can also set
a word count
goal.

32. You can also
choose the
consequence you
“suffer” if you
stop.

34. Gentle mode =
You’ll get a
message that
says:

35. “You stopped
writing. Keep
writing!”

37. Normal mode =
You’ll hear an
annoying sound.

38. Make sure that
you have your
headphones on.

39. Kamikaze mode =
Your writing will
un-write itself.

40. The words
you’ve written
will disappear
one by one.

41. Electric shock
mode = They’re
just kidding. 

42. If you suddenly
feel the urge to
go to the
restroom ...

43. … simply hit the
PAUSE button.

45. Remember: The
pause button
works only once.

46. When you’re
done, be sure to
copy and paste
what you wrote ...

47. … in a Word
document or a
notepad.

48. That’s it!


49. For writing tips
and more
tutorials like
this…

50. Visit:
http://dianedelacruz.com/

51. Thanks! 