But there are also other factors such as genre ( see list towards the end of this article) or targeted audience that can influence what kind of word count you need for your particular project.įor example, children’s fiction typically has shorter novels than adult fiction and romance novels tend to be longer than fantasy stories. A novel that falls within this range would be considered an “average” size and could fit with most publishers’ guidelines. The average length of books these days ranges from 50,000 – 100,000 words. It’s important for all authors to understand how many words should be included in their manuscript, and why this really matters when it comes to publishing and marketing your book. When it comes to writing a novel, word count is an integral part of the process.
10) Conclusion Understanding Novel Word Count
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