Writing advice

[amberdreams]

I know a quite a few of my flist are writing original fiction, and so I thought I'd share this post I found on tumblr advising on novel lengths from the point of view of a publisher or publishing agent. Could be useful!
Check it out here

Comments

[alexisjane.livejournal.com]

There is so much conflicting info out there. I always thought it was 75k for a standard novel 40k for YA and 120k for scifi but look on any website and you could guarantee a whole other set of numbers.

I bet they were only saying that as they wanted more : ) x

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Ha ha I love your explanation for their advice, I will run with that! LOL

[alexisjane.livejournal.com]

It's the kinda thing I say! "Oooo no, definitely needs at least three more chapters. At least three!" ; ) x