Writing Guides
Practical answers about word counts, page lengths and sorting lists
How Many Words Fit on a Handwritten Page?
Words per handwritten page for notebook paper, composition books, legal pads, A5 and A6 notebooks, with a calculator for your own handwriting.
How to Alphabetize a List in Word, Excel, Google Docs and Sheets
Step-by-step sorting in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs and Google Sheets, including sorting names by last name.
How Many Words Are in a Book?
Typical novel and book lengths by category, words per printed page, and how to convert a page count into words.
Word Count Limits: How Close Is Close Enough?
What "about 300 words" means, the common 10% rule, what counts toward a limit, and words-to-pages for essays.