How long do participants typically have to complete their writing piece in the Extemporaneous Writing event?

Participants typically have 60 minutes to complete their writing piece in the Extemporaneous Writing event. This duration is thoughtfully designed to provide enough time for the participants to brainstorm ideas, organize their thoughts, and draft a well-structured response to the prompt. Since the event often demands not only creativity but also clarity and coherence in writing, 60 minutes strikes a balance between allowing adequate time for thorough consideration of the topic while also maintaining the pressure of timed writing, which can closely mimic real-world scenarios where professionals must produce concise documents efficiently.

While other timeframes such as 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 90 minutes might seem reasonable, they do not align with the structured expectations of this event where a full hour has been deemed appropriate by organizers to facilitate a comprehensive writing process.