The Great Word Count Debate: Is 70,000 Words Enough for a Novel?
The age-old question that has plagued writers for centuries: how many words does it take to craft a compelling, engaging, and complete novel? While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, many publishing industry professionals and authors agree that 70,000 words is a commonly cited benchmark for a debut novel. But is this arbitrary number truly sufficient to … Read more