Free Tool

Writing Time Calculator

Find out how long it will actually take to write your book — based on your word count, writing speed, and schedule.

Manuscript Target

Genre Preset

Total Word Count

Writing Speed

Speed Preset

or set custom — Words Per Hour

Writing Schedule

Hours / Day

Days / Week

Deadline (optional)

Writing Phases

Select the phases you plan to go through. Time estimates are relative to your first draft.

First Draft 100% of writing time Self-Revision ~40% of draft time Beta Reading ~10% of draft time Final Polish ~15% of draft time

These estimates are based on average writing speeds and don’t account for writer’s block, research time, or life interruptions. Use them as a planning guide, not a contract with yourself.