How Long Should My Book Be – A Word Count Guide

The ideal length of a book is a topic that writers have debated for years. How long should my book be? is a question almost every new author has asked themselves. Word count is dependent on many variables - the book's genre, the trend at the time of publication, the author's preference - all of these factors come into play when determining the length of your manuscript but a standard must be set so that authors have a benchmark to work toward.