There’s no one-size-fits-all — but general guidelines help:
- Non-fiction: 25,000 to 60,000 words
- Fiction (novels): 50,000 to 90,000 words
- Memoir: 50,000 to 70,000 words
- Poetry/Short Works: 5,000 to 20,000 words
- Children’s Books: Depends on age group
Instead of obsessing over word count, focus on delivering value and clarity. If your book says what it needs to say — and resonates — length won’t hold it back.