Google Docs Add-on

Focused writing inside Google Docs with goals, groups, and live rooms you can join without leaving your doc.

Post-Install Tips

1. Open any Google Doc on desktop.
2. Open the I Should Be Writing add-on and click Open Writing Sidebar.
3. Guest mode works immediately. Login only if you want your sessions saved to your account and groups.
4. Set a word or timer goal, then start writing.
5. Create or join a live room directly in the sidebar to write with other people while staying in Docs.

What You Can Do

• Focused Sessions

  Track live word count, timer/word goals, and save sessions to your ISBW account.

• Live Rooms In Docs

  Join open writing rooms in the sidebar, see other writers, and keep writing in your Google Doc.

• Groups

  If you sign in, the add-on can load your groups and connect sessions to your community momentum.

Troubleshooting

• If the add-on looks blank after updating, refresh the Google Doc and reopen the sidebar.
• If login fails, confirm you can log in at https://ishouldbewriting.net.
• If a live room appears empty, click Refresh Room in the sidebar and keep typing for a few seconds.
• For help, use the support page.