·        Romance: 65,000–80,000 words (Most romance imprints have specific word count requirements that writers should know and observe before they submit.)

·        Mystery: 80,000 words (Subgenres like cozies tend to be shorter, often coming in at 70,000–80,000 words.)

·        Science fiction: 100,000–120,000 words

·        Thriller: 90,000–100,000 words

·        True Crime: 90,000–100,000 words

·        Historical fiction: 100,000–150,000 words (This may depend on the topic and demands of the marketplace.)

·        Mainstream women’s fiction: 90,000–100,000 words

·        Memoir/Bio: 70,000–90,000 words

·        Literary fiction: 80,000–100,000 words

·        Young Adult: 70,000–80,000 words

·        Middle Grade: 40,000–50,000 words