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Roman-Wortzahl-Leitfaden
Fügen Sie Ihr Manuskript ein oder geben Sie eine Wortzahl ein, um zu sehen, in welche breite Kategorie es fällt. Genre-Bereiche sind allgemeine Richtlinien. Sie variieren je nach Verlag, Markt und Tradition.
Roman-Wortzahl-Leitfaden
| Form | Word count range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Fiction | 70,000–100,000 | Most debut novels |
| Literary Fiction | 80,000–110,000 | Often longer |
| Mystery / Thriller | 70,000–90,000 | Paced, tight narrative |
| Romance | 50,000–100,000 | Category vs. single title |
| Science Fiction | 80,000–120,000 | Can run longer |
| Fantasy (Epic) | 100,000–150,000 | World-building adds length |
| Young Adult | 55,000–90,000 | Contemporary vs. genre |
| Middle Grade | 25,000–50,000 | Ages 8–12 |
| Novella | 20,000–40,000 | Between short story and novel |
| Short Story | 1,000–7,500 | Varies widely by publication |
| Flash Fiction | 100–1,000 | Some markets go up to 1500 |
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These are typical ranges based on publishing industry conventions. Actual requirements vary by publisher, agent, genre and market. Always check individual submission guidelines.
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