The average novel word count: What you need to know Are you an avid reader or an aspiring writer wondering about the average word count of a novel? Look no further! In this article, we will explore the average novel word count and provide you with some valuable insights. Word count can vary greatly depending on the genre, intended audience, and the author's writing style. However, there are some general guidelines to consider. On average, a novel typically contains between 80,000 and 100,000 words. This range is widely accepted in the publishing industry and is known to be a comfortable length for most readers. For example, if you're a fan of mystery novels, you'll find that many popular authors, like Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle, typically adhered to this word count range. Their works, such as "And Then There Were None" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles," fall within the 80,000 to 100,000-word count. On the other hand, genres like epic fantasy often have longer novels due to the intricate world-building and complex plotlines. Writers like J.R.R. Tolkien and George R.R. Martin have penned substantial works, such as "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, respectively, which can exceed 100,000 words per book. It's important to note that there are exceptions to every rule. Some novels may be significantly shorter, known as novellas, or much longer, known as doorstopper novels, surpassing 200,000 words. These outliers cater to a specific audience or require extensive storytelling. When it comes to novel word count, quality is just as important as quantity. Engaging characters, compelling plots, and well-crafted prose can captivate readers regardless of the word count. Ultimately, it's the storytelling that matters most. If you're looking for more information on popular novels and authors, there are several reliable websites and platforms that can assist you in discovering your next literary adventure: 1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): A popular online community for book lovers, where you can find recommendations, explore genres, and connect with like-minded readers. 2. Amazon (www.amazon.com): The world's largest online marketplace not only offers a wide range of books but also provides reviews, ratings, and personalized recommendations based on your reading preferences. 3. BookBub (www.bookbub.com): This website offers curated book deals and personalized recommendations delivered straight to your inbox, helping you find amazing novels at discounted prices. Remember, the average novel word count serves as a general guideline, but it's essential to focus on finding stories that resonate with you personally. Happy reading!
Interstellar Hidden Deep Web Trading System, commonly referred to as the Dark Web. The Dark Web operates beyond any legal or moral constraints, housing the existence of slavery, drugs, weaponry, assassinations, nuclear materials, bioagents, endangered animals, human experiments, and all things forbidden by law. Created by a group of the most elite hackers in the universe, the Dark Web remains inaccessible to any form of search engine, data scraping model, or network monitoring array. Regular internet users are not welcome in the Dark Web; it is instead inhabited by computer hackers, human traffickers, arms dealers, mad scientists, mercenaries, anti-social elements, drug suppliers, individuals with abnormal fetishes, killers, and long-term covert operatives. In the year 2075 of the
480.54 Million words | 2020-07-24 13:11Update
Loading save file [NOGAMENOLIFE] [Beastman Shrine Bath] - Hmmm, conquering the beastman race was definitely the best choice. Loading save file [Attack on Titan] [Mikasa's Underbed] - Shouldn't this save file be deleted? Wait, I'm changing clothes now! Loading save file [Deadman Wonderland] [Escape Game Entrance] - Those bodies and blood, they're all special effects, right? Loading save file [Parasyte] [Eve of the Great Battle at the Tavern] - Is my mission... to kill the parasites?! When the most reckless youth is brought into the realm of the weakest main god, the reckless act of saving files in all worlds begins... PS: Finished two books, full of integrity. Need recommendations, collections, AND rewards for the new book! PS: Updates will depend on the situation, still working hard! PS: Merging save files equals merging worlds, how does this setting sound?
343.52 Million words | 2022-05-02 06:01Update
Civilization collapses, population plummets, but life goes on. Farming, exploring, photographing every railing, observing the surging waves and disappearing clouds.
106.76 Million words | 2022-01-01 00:16Update
In the era of the new century, as the first group of geologists in China, we were secretly selected to join a geological engineering team. With a confidential order, we arrived at an undisclosed location in a primitive jungle, with unclear objectives, unknown location, and undisclosed reasons. After going through a period of intense anxiety, even thinking that we were facing death, we watched a top-secret film called "Project Zero" that was exclusively made for high-ranking officials. The images on the screen were suffocating - the information captured by seismic waves was reproduced on the film, clearly showing that embedded within the earth's crust at a depth of 500 meters was a Japanese heavy bomber! Was it a conspiracy or a supernatural force? With doubts and confusion, we
280.17 Million words | 2020-08-10 02:15Update
One, two... one hundred thousand. One million, ten million... billions. In the vastness of the universe, an army of steel stands ready, to conquer all in the name of "genius". Fang Mingwei, unexpectedly inheriting the legacy of death, gradually grows stronger by harnessing the power of souls, becoming a superhuman who possesses mastery over various skills...
345.06 Million words | 2021-12-25 22:54Update
With "The Years I Spent Divining Fortunes in the Eight Immortals Temple" as the theme, I will show you the charm of traditional Chinese cultural knowledge. The Eight Trigrams of the Book of Changes, Qimen Dunjia, the Five Ghosts for Wealth, ancient tomb culture, the legends of witchcraft, possession by Yin ghosts... All the mysterious events that you have heard of or have never heard of will be revealed one by one. The Zhengyi Taoism, Quanzhen Taoism, Maoshan, Shangqing... I will tell you the true rise and fall history of Chinese Taoism. Experience the real stories of Taoism driving away ghosts and demons... The original title of the novel is "The Days I Spent Divining Fortunes in the Eight Immortals Temple."
287.35 Million words | 2022-11-01 20:36Update
A zombie massacre triggered by a bug! An alternate dimension unearthed through tomb raiding! This story follows the journey of a biology graduate student, an extravagant and wealthy individual from Beijing, and a seasoned tomb raider, as they unravel the mystery behind the immortal army and enter the enigmatic world of the Twelve Divine Tribes. History books and folklore often depict events that cannot be explained by common sense or science, such as the Chengdu zombies and the mystical winds of Chu. It's all about the supernatural! It's all about the novel! You know what I mean! Just read the novel. It's just a work of fiction.
325.04 Million words | 2021-08-27 02:03Update
The world plunged into a post-apocalyptic scenario, with all civilizations extinct. Under the threat of zombies, the remaining humans endure the most tragic, pitiful, and blood-soaked lives. Su Jiangchen, an extraordinary individual, experienced a previous life of failure in combating zombies and harbors deep-seated hatred. Returning to the beginning of the end times, this time, he continues to fight against zombies to eradicate them for the sake of humanity! Book club group: [omitted]
561.79 Million words | 2021-11-01 23:58Update
The Nine Stars Connect, the world undergoes a great change. Countless wormholes leading to other worlds appear on Earth, and countless beings from other worlds descend through the wormholes, hunting humans and turning Earth into a hellish apocalypse. Shen Lei struggles in such a world, step by step on the path to becoming a martial god. Completed works: "Invincible of the Insect Clan," "God and Demon System," "God Card," "God and Demon Unrivaled." VIP Subscription Group: .......... Regular Group: ..........
95.81 Million words | 2020-11-14 04:01Update
Do you want to rent a ghost? Cheap prices, complete variety, excellent service. Whether you want to scare people, play pranks, provide fast delivery service, create visual effects for websites, or be temporary actors in movies, we can fulfill all your needs. What are you waiting for? Come and get it now.
105.69 Million words | 2020-10-13 13:13Update
In the future world, human potential explodes, and the ancient martial arts awaken with a new life. An ordinary young boy accidentally swallows a mysterious cyclone and embarks on the path of genius, forging the Tai Chu War Body and achieving the peak of myth!... This era is an era of blood and fire. The sharp claws of the sky's savage beasts can tear through resilient alloy warplanes; the charging of the jungle's demon monkeys can crush mighty steel fortresses; terrifying deep-sea behemoths can form storms that can engulf fleets with just a breath... A mediocre student in his junior year of high school dreams of becoming the hero who will conquer all the strange beasts and step into the vast cosmic space... The story of the War God of Tai Chu begins here.
416.73 Million words | 2022-03-12 20:09Update
Marriage through generations, disregarding love, only joining two families. Like a withering spring flower, only to be reborn. Same circumstances, different lives. She knew the process, but couldn't guess the ending. Rebirth is not only for revenge. Rebirth is not only giving her a chance. Rebirth is to prevent tragedy and to bring more happiness to others. ——*——*—— Male lead: May I have one person's heart, never to part till death do us part. Female lead: Hmm, those words sound nice. But, my husband, let me handle all the wealth and property, okay
150.78 Million words | 2022-03-18 01:33Update
I recommend Feifei's latest short story, "I Only Wish You Still Love Me." "If you dare to leave, you'll be forcing me to die." At the wedding hall, she used death as her ultimatum, but he left without hesitation. Because of him, she became the laughingstock of the entire city. At the cold entrance of the operating room, hopeless, begging, she was willing to give up everything, just to beg Gu Han Ci to leave this child behind. The man leaned down, gripping her chin, his eyes filled with undisguised disgust, icy and mocking, "My child, are you worthy?" Finally, she was covered in
520.98 Million words | 2021-10-16 19:50Update
When the terrifying zombies suddenly appeared in his dream, Han Xiaotian, a junior student still in class, angrily raised his middle finger to the heavens, thinking, "Why did I dream of a million bucks but you didn't give it to me, and when I dreamt of zombies, you sent them to me?" However, when he discovered that he had acquired the same supernatural powers as in his dream after getting injured, Han Xiaotian became brimming with confidence. "Damn it, zombies dare to bite me? I'll assimilate you!" Assimilating the zombie virus! Assimilating supernatural attacks! Assimilating teleportation! Assimilating invisibility and flight! This is a story about an ordinary student on Earth who accidentally inherits the memories of an extraterrestrial powerhouse and is forced to fight against the extraterrestrial zombies who have come to Earth seeking revenge. It is an epic tale of strength. A new book is released, eagerly seeking recommendations and collections!
412.98 Million words | 2021-08-16 08:56Update
A ordinary person encountered a UFO and became an alien agent, embarking on a thrilling new journey with a super-intelligent extraterrestrial computer. Genius? I am known for outshining geniuses in seconds. Wealth? I control the direction of world technology; money really can't be avoided like dung. Beauties are my weakness, well, let me delve into understanding you from the beginning... This book has joined the wireless mobile reading platform and is updated synchronously. You can read it anytime on your phone: [Insert website link]. Thank you to the readers for
480.65 Million words | 2022-03-21 13:03Update
Due to a strange assessment, Bai Lin inexplicably entered the Holy Language Academy of the three major universities of the Federation. After awakening the power of "Nothing" inexplicably, his life underwent tremendous changes. The power of "Nothing" is like a certain kind of contract, regardless of who the other party is. As long as the words regarding borrowing are spoken, a two-way contract can be established. The contract is two-way and once established, it is permanent. Borrowing power comes at a cost. For every time he borrows someone else's power, he needs to fulfill an absolute request from others without violating his own interests and bottom line. "So... this is your reason for hiding from your creditors with me?" Gloria looked at Bai Lin, who was lying in front of her, with a smile on her face. "Last time, you borrowed my alchemy ability. It's time to pay back. How about dating me?" The contract is absolute. "Do you know why I came here to hide?" "Why?" "Because among the creditors behind me... there's my sister. Her requests are the same as yours." (ps: This book lacks all shame and will try not to poison the farmers.┑(￣Д￣)┍)
60.64 Million words | 2023-05-01 15:58Update
Traversing into the world of Demon Slayer, I unexpectedly became a blacksmith. "Then I must forge the strongest Nichirin Blade!" As I hammered the metal ingot, a notification appeared... [Impurities] purged, yet another notification appeared... [Physicality] forged into a weapon, yet another notification appeared... [Willpower]
302.22 Million words | 2020-12-06 06:23Update
The mythical university that enrolls students once every year is now open for admissions again. Entrance exam: Rebellion in the world of swordplay Monthly exam: Assassinating the king and overthrowing the carriage in the world of "Deer and Cauldron" Midterm exam: Saving Emperor Chongzhen and restoring the Ming Dynasty in the world of "Bi Xue Jian"
82.13 Million words | 2022-05-21 07:49Update
A science fiction steampunk and alter-reality novel. The battle between steam and DNA, the clash between mechs and mitochondria. Please brace yourself for the explicit content before reading. It really is as simple as that...
47.55 Million words | 2023-02-09 20:04Update
My name is Loki, and I want to be the greatest supervillain in the Marvel universe, the ultimate boss of villains.
453.92 Million words | 2022-10-25 20:05Update
