adult novella: 20,000 - 40,000 (source: daily writing tips
young adult: 20,000 - 40,000 (source: daily writing tips
young adult: 40,000
adult novel (absolute minimum and maximum for non-established authors): 50,000 - 100,000 (source: daily writing tips
adult: 50,000 - 120,000
mystery: 60,000 - 65,000 (source: modern matriarch)
adult novel: 80,000 - 120,000 (source: daily writing tips
academic books: 90,000 - 100,000 (source: getting published)
historical romance (Avon Books): 100,000 - 125,000 (source: modern matriarch)
page created: 2010-12-04 last update: 2010-12-04