Easy Guide to Word Counts
Word counts can be a tricky subject! Here's a quick and easy overview from Writer's Digest:
Short Stories: 1,500-30,000 words
Novellas: 30,000-50,000 words
Full-length Novel: 55,000-300,000 words
When writing a full-length it is best to aim in the 80,000-100,000 word range unless already specified in publishing guidelines.
Easy tip: 250 words = 1 page
"When you're writing, don't impose word limits on yourself. Wait until you finish." - Lori Perkins (L. Perkins Literary Agency)
Quick Overview of Manuscript Format
Alway type your pages - never send out a handwritten manuscript! Before sending script out make sure your work is in "manusript format." Here's yor check list before send off:
1. Times New Roman font 12, Double-spaced, Indent paragraphs, use one side of paper only
2. Number with Header (last,first Name/Book Title)
On Cover Page:
1. In Upper Left Corner: Name, Address, E-mail, Phone
2. In Upper Right Corner: Word Count
3. Middle of Page: Title and Author's Name