Word count & read time calculator.
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Why this matters
Publishers set a word count for a reason.
Most guest post guidelines specify a minimum word count. Checking before you submit avoids a rejected or delayed draft. Reading time is estimated at roughly 200 words per minute, a common editorial average.
Once your draft is ready, see our guide to writing a guest post editors want to publish.