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About 0 pages in Novel format, at roughly 300 words per page.
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Write my book with MakebookThe guide
A book's page count depends on the word count, but also on the layout: format, font size, line spacing, margins and chapter headings. In standard publishing, a page holds between 250 and 300 words.
Some benchmarks by genre: a practical guide or method book sits between 20,000 and 40,000 words (80 to 160 pages), a novel between 50,000 and 90,000 words, a collection or short story between 15,000 and 30,000 words.
Don't chase length for its own sake. Readers prefer a short book that keeps its promise to a long one that repeats itself. Use this counter to set realistic goals, for example a chapter of 2,000 to 3,000 words.
Frequently asked questions
How many words are there per page in a book?
In paperback or 6 x 9 inch format, count 250 to 300 words per page. With a larger font or more line spacing, it drops to 200 to 250.
How many words does a book need?
A practical guide runs around 20,000 to 40,000 words, a novel between 50,000 and 90,000, a short story between 20,000 and 40,000.
How many pages is a 10,000-word text?
About 35 to 45 pages in book format, depending on the font, line spacing and chapter headings.