Tracking your manuscript's progress is one of the most exciting parts of writing a book. Whether you're participating in NaNoWriMo or drafting your debut novel, this word counter is your best tracking companion.
Standard Word Counts for Books
- Flash Fiction: Under 1,000 words.
- Short Story: 1,000 to 7,500 words.
- Novella: 17,500 to 40,000 words.
- Standard Novel: 70,000 to 100,000 words.
- Epic Fantasy / Sci-Fi: 100,000 to 120,000+ words.
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