Free book planning calculator

How long could your book take?

Turn a target length and realistic weekly schedule into a useful first estimate. Then leave room for the thinking, research and revision that make the book worth reading.

Target word countUsable words already writtenWriting hours each weekYour drafting pace (words/hour)

About 14 writing weeks

40,000 words remaining · 80 drafting hours · allow at least 4 additional weeks for revision and production.

A planning estimate, not a deadline. Research, interviews, editorial depth and availability can change the timeline substantially.