How Long Is a Novel? Let’s start by looking at the average length of anovel. The answer varies a lot depending on what type of novel you’re writing, so here are some ranges you can use as a benchmark. What Is the Average Novel Word Count?
You might think a novel can be any length you like: as long as it needs to be to tell the story. But size matters. Any author who has had their editor ask them to cut 20,000 words will tell you that there are rules and conventions around acceptable length. These depend on the type...