Keep the Momentum Going #
Don’t Stop Mode is like having a gentle writing coach over your shoulder. When you pause for more than 7 seconds, ILYS nudges you to keep going.
It’s not about pressure—it’s about momentum. Sometimes all you need is a little reminder that your fingers should be moving.
How to Turn It On #
Click the Don’t Stop icon in your Writing Space toolbar. A small indicator shows it’s active.
Click again to turn it off whenever you want.
What Happens When You Pause #
After 7 seconds without typing:
- Visual nudge — The screen gently reminds you to keep writing
- Audio nudge (optional) — If the buzzer is on, you’ll hear a sound too
The nudge goes away as soon as you start typing again.
Why 7 Seconds? #
Seven seconds is long enough to think, but short enough to catch you before you drift into distraction. It’s the sweet spot between “give me a moment” and “I forgot I was writing.”
Pairing with Other Features #
Don’t Stop Mode works great with:
- Privacy Mode — You can’t see your words AND you can’t stop. Pure flow.
- Buzzer on — Audio + visual nudges for maximum accountability
- Time goals — Stay productive for the full duration
When to Use It #
- Overcoming procrastination — No time to stare at the screen
- Speed writing challenges — Keep your fingers flying
- Building a writing habit — Train yourself to write continuously
- When you’re easily distracted — The nudge brings you back
When to Skip It #
- Deep thinking sessions — Sometimes you need to pause and reflect
- Emotional writing — If you need breaks to process, that’s okay
- When it stresses you out — Not everyone loves being nudged. That’s fine.
Tips #
- Start with it off until you’re comfortable with the Writing Space
- Combine it with small goals — 100 words with Don’t Stop Mode is very achievable
- Use it as training wheels — Eventually you might not need the nudges
- Don’t fight it — If it nudges you, type something, even “I don’t know what to write”
The goal isn’t perfect writing. The goal is continuous writing. Everything else comes later.