GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Average Novel Length Pages
" The average novel length is typically around 80,000 to 100,000 words, equating to roughly 300 to 400 pages."
In this post, we explore various statistics related to the length of novels, covering word counts for different genres, typical page lengths, and notable examples in the literary world. Understanding these metrics can provide valuable insights into the structure and norms of book lengths across different genres.
Statistic 1
"For the vast majority of literary commercial novels, the rule of thumb is, typically 80,000-89,999 words."
Statistic 2
"An adult novel is typically deemed long if it crosses 110,000 words."
Statistic 3
"The average nonfiction book is about 50,000 to 75,000 words."
Statistic 4
"Mystery novels are also on the shorter side, generally around 80,000 words."
Statistic 5
"Romance novels typically range from 50,000 to 100,000 words."
Statistic 6
"General non-fiction works are generally around 70,000 to 90,000 words."
Statistic 7
"A "typical" page in a trade paperback book contains about 250-300 words."
Statistic 8
"Picture books are typically 500-600 words."
Statistic 9
"The longest novel ever published is "Remembrance of Things Past" by Marcel Proust at 1,267,069 words."
Statistic 10
"Short story word count ranges from 1000 to 8000 words."
Statistic 11
"The average fiction book of about 100,000 words takes about 400 pages."
Statistic 12
"The average page has around 500 words, depending on the book format."
Statistic 13
"The average length of National Book Award winners is 463 pages."
Jannik Lindner
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