How long should your novel be?

Published: Fri, 10/17/14


Hi there ,

I hear this all the time:

"How long should my novel be?"

"What is the minimum number of words I have to write for my story to be considered a novel?"

"Is longer always better?"

"Do different genres have different word count requirements?"

These are the types of questions aspiring authors are constantly asking themselves (and me!) while developing their manuscripts. 

The anwers to these questions are out there, but it can take some digging to find them, so to save you the time I've just published a new article answering all these questions and more.

Click below to read it now:


In this article you'll discover:

- my recommended word count for your first novel;

- industry recommended word counts for a variety of genres; 

- why deciding whether to go with a traditional publisher or to publish independently will impact your word count.

I think you will find the article helpful! If you do, please share it with your writer friends.

I remain, your pal in writing,


Kevin T. Johns