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Word Counts for Children, MG, YA, and Adult books, by genre (by SARAH NICOLAS)

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Word Count for stories by Sarah Nicolas:

Short Stories: 7,500 words
Novellettes: 7,500 – 17,000
Novellas: 17,000 – 40,000
Novels: 40,000 + words

Childrens Books

Picture Book: 0-800 words, preferably in 300-550 range
Early Reader: 100 – 2,500 words, depending on level
Chapter Book: 4,000-13,000, preferably 6-10k

Middle Grade

Contemporary: 25,000-60,000, preferably 30-45k
Fantasy/Sci-fi: 35,000-75,000, preferably 40-60k

Young Adult

Contemporary: 40,000-95,000, preferably 55-80k
Fantasy/Sci-fi: 50,000-140,000, preferably 65-90k

Adult

Contemporary: 75,000-110,000
Literary: 60,000-80,000
Fantasy/Sci-fi: 90,000-125,000, preferably ~100k
Women’s Fiction: 80,000-120,000
Romance: 40,000-100,000
Category Romance: 45-60k
Romantic Suspense: ~70,000
Historical: 60-95k
Single Title Contemporary: 60-100k
Novellas: 20-45k
Mystery/Thriller: 65,000-95,000, preferably ~80k
Memoir: 65,000-100,000
Historical: 80,000-120,000, preferably <100k

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