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Pacing calculator

Free novel pacing calculator: genre word-count benchmarks and per-act targets from your target length. Plan scene density before you draft.

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Your target

Genre

Target word count

Act count

How accurate are genre word counts?: Ranges reflect common publishing bands. Use them as guardrails, not rules. Your story’s needs come first.
Can I change act count?: Yes. Pick 3, 5, or custom act counts and adjust targets as you revise.
Does this replace the structure planner?: No. Use pacing calculator for length bands; structure planner for beat sheets and milestone hints.