Author Tool
Word Counter
Paste your text or upload a file to count words, characters, sentences, and get reading time estimates.
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Why Word Count Matters
Word count is essential for self-publishing authors. It determines your book's page count, printing costs, and helps set reader expectations. Different genres have different typical word counts:
Short Story
1,000 - 7,500
Novella
17,500 - 40,000
Novel
70,000 - 100,000