Hi all

[EndlessDestiny]

Hey everybody. I was just browsing through the internet trying to find out about how long a novel tends to be (how many words--if anyone knows the answer, feel free to tell me). Anyway, I came across this forum and decided I liked it. *waves*

[Cath]

Hi and :welcome:

There's lots more to find here too. Enjoy!

(Oh, and you might want to check out the Novel Writing forum (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=2) for advice on story lengths)

[Bayou Bill]

Hey everybody. I was just browsing through the internet trying to find out about how long a novel tends to be (how many words--if anyone knows the answer, feel free to tell me). Anyway, I came across this forum and decided I liked it. *waves*
Welcome to AW, Endless. As to lenght, unless the publisher has a pre-set limit (often the case with Romance) then it's best to rely on the mini-skirt rule of length: Long enough to cover the subject--short enough to keep things interesting.

Bayou Bill :cool:

[TwentyFour]

Novels...hmmm...depends on what type and genre. I would think the average is 60,000 words.

[alleycat]

Hi Endless,

Welcome to AW.

ac

[unfabulousxox]

Hey Endless! Welcome!

[MidnightMuse]

Endless, welcome to AW. You'll find all the answers you could ever need here, including recipes for ribs if you're lucky !

[NeuroFizz]

Welcome, EW. Did you find an answer to your question yet?

Enjoy AW.

[EndlessDestiny]

(waves) Thanks everyone.

Since it seems that the genre matters with length. My story's a fantasy story that takes place in our world.

[deacon]

welcome Endless i think you will like this joint

[Soccer Mom]

Welcome! There are several threads that address your issue. check out the Novels FAQ.

http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35603

[L M Ashton]

Welcome, Endless! :)

For fantasy, I'm under the impression that it's 90k+, but 110k-140k is considered fairly normal. But I'm a scifi writer myself, so check with the fantasy people. :)