Barbara Schlichting
Barbara Schlichting asked P.D. Workman:

I am planning to switch genres in writing, from adult mystery to upper elementary grades. What I'd like to know, is there an actual word count that the editors like for that age group?

P.D. Workman 25,000-55,000, unless you're J.K. Rowling!

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