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Writing tools

Word and character counters, reading-time and speaking-time estimates for essays, abstracts and presentations. Instant, private, free.

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In the pipeline

These writing tools are in development:

  • Character CounterComing soon

Writing questions, answered

How many words should an essay be?

Check your assignment brief — but the word counter lets you watch your count in real time as you write.

What is a good reading speed?

Average adult reading is roughly 200–260 words per minute. The reading time calculator uses 238 by default and is adjustable.