How long should a chapter be?

Chapter length varies widely by genre and style. Literary fiction chapters can be very short or very long. Commercial fiction chapters are often 2000–4000 words. There is no fixed rule.

How long does an average chapter take to read?

A 3000-word chapter takes about 11–17 minutes to read. A 1500-word chapter takes about 5–8 minutes.

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