add word count for ebooks?

[Elke]

While adding some ebooks from smashwords, I wanted to enter the word count as an equivalent for the number of pages for printed books to indicate the book's length.

Is it a feature not (yet) implemented or did I simply miss it?

[M.S.]

You didn't miss it - they don't have such a feature (at least not yet.)

I would be nice if we could enter word count, considering page numbers don't exactly matter with ebooks.

[Dee]

I typically put it in the description section for now...probably not the best place, but it works

[Cloudedleopard]

I don't see the problem with a page count, somehow... I took one of my classified ebooks by chance and there is a page count. My reader also puts the same page numbers even for different font sizes. I know that ebook page numbers often differ from the printed version, but honestly this is something I don't care about. (and I have not yet found a feature on my reader which give me a word count instead - must've missed that one...)

[Dee]

it depends on whether they associate the page count back to a print version (if available) or if the page count is inputted based on the number of pages someone counts on their device (which can range widely) - I saw a 250 page book, that had 680 pages listed on the ebook version

[Cloudedleopard]

OK, this might be something that really depends on the reader. The Sony just displays the page numbering.

[Banjomike]

Smashwords only list an "approximate" word count. Which other publishers list a word count of any type?

[Dee]

fictionwise (word count, as well as "approx reading time", allromanceebooks, omnilit (I think)

[rivka, Former Moderator]

There are no current plans to add additional fields to the book/show and book edit pages. The description field is a perfectly fine place to include word count, when it is known.

[Cheryl]

I would like to see word count in the description field for ebooks, and as a GR volunteer librarian I would be willing to add it there on behalf of folks who are not librarians. (And this despite the fact that I very seldom read ebooks! :)

[Elke]

ok, I will add it to the description field for now. Thanks.