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Printable Editorial Calendar Read Time Estimator

This two-page Letter landscape editorial calendar is for writers, editors, and content teams tracking post timing. It includes columns for publish date, title, author, words, images, read time in minutes, speak time in minutes, and status. Enter the word count and number of images, and the sheet calculates read time using 238 words per minute plus Medium-style image time, along with speaking time at 140 words per minute. A sample row is included.

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  • 2 pages
  • US Letter, landscape — choose “Fit to page” for A4
  • PDF, 57 KB
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Need to edit it? The full pack has the editable Word and Excel files plus all 5 sheets — $5.00, one-time.

Use it to plan drafts, compare article length, and keep a publishing list in one place. Fill in each row with the post details, then review the automatic time estimates before scheduling or assigning work. The layout is designed for quick updates and simple print use.

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Tip: Print on Letter landscape and keep the PDF beside your content calendar for quick updates.

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This sheet plus 4 more in one download, with the editable Word and Excel files. Blog post planning template, speech script template with timing column, editorial calendar spreadsheet that converts word counts to reading and speaking time, presentation timing worksheet and a readability checklist.

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