WritingHow Many Words Should Your Book Be? A Genre-by-Genre Guide for First-Time Authors
A 30,000-word business book and a 90,000-word memoir are both “full books” — for different readers. The typical ranges by genre, and how to pick your target.
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WritingA 30,000-word business book and a 90,000-word memoir are both “full books” — for different readers. The typical ranges by genre, and how to pick your target.
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