Size a book project into chapters, pages and writing weeks.
The manuscript target is divided by chapter count, page density and weekly output to map size and duration. Breaking a book into chapters, pages and weeks turns an intimidating word goal into scheduled, achievable milestones.
Book Word Count
Words/chapter = target / chapters; weeks = target / weekly pace
Words/chapter = target / chapters; weeks = target / weekly pace The manuscript target is divided by chapter count, page density and weekly output to map size and duration.
Breaking a book into chapters, pages and weeks turns an intimidating word goal into scheduled, achievable milestones.
This calculator takes 4 inputs: Target word count, Chapters, Words per page, Words per week. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.