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Word Goals & Metrics

How many words a day are realistic? Which metric fits which project? Numbers, calculators and real-world figures.

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A metal ruler with inch and centimetre scales lying at an angle across a printed page, single words visible through a hole in the ruler

Words, Hours or Pages? Which Writing Metric to Track

Words suit a draft, hours suit revision, and pages only count when somebody else sets them. How to pick the unit that fits the work in front of you.

  • 21 Sep 2026
  • #word goals #measurement #planning
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