For Writers & Screenwriters
Word Count Tools for Writers & Screenwriters
Real-time counts, reading and speaking time, screenplay page-to-minute math, and a keyword density checker — all in one free workspace.
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Most frequent words (density check)
- Start typing to see word frequency.
What Makes a Great Word Count Tool for Writers
Real-time updates so you never click a "count" button, no sign-up wall between you and your draft, reading and speaking time estimates for scripts and speeches, and — for screenwriters — a page-to-minute conversion. Content Tally's own feature set is built around exactly this list.
Word Count for Screenwriters (Page-to-Minute Ratio)
Paste your script above and divide the word count by ~215 (the midpoint) for a rough runtime estimate before you get into a full pass with formatting software.
Keyword Density Checker for SEO Writers
Keyword density is the number of times your target keyword appears, divided by total word count, times 100. Content Tally's "Most frequent words" list above surfaces your most-repeated meaningful words automatically. A generally safe range is 1-2%; going noticeably higher risks the content reading as keyword-stuffed, both to readers and to search engines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words are on one screenplay page?
Roughly 200-235 words in standard 12-point Courier format, which corresponds to about one minute of screen time.
What is a good keyword density for SEO content?
Generally 1-2% is considered safe; higher densities risk being flagged as keyword stuffing by search engines.
What should I look for in a word count tool as a writer?
Real-time updates, no sign-up requirement, reading/speaking time estimates, and (for screenwriters) page-to-minute conversion.