Word Count

"How big should my novel be?" is a common question when starting a novel. Here are some articles on words counts, and what to do when your novel is either too big or too small for the size you want.

A sampling of articles on word counts

• Word Count to the Wise: Handling Your Word Count
• Lighten Up! Cutting Down Your Word Count
• You Must Be This Long to Ride This Genre: What to Do When Your Novel's Too Short
• Bulking Up: Fleshing Out a Too-Short Novel

See all articles on word counts