Genre Novels – Word Count Rules, Subgenres, and Guidelines For Getting Your Book Published

Wondering "How long is my book? How long should my book be? What genre is my book or novel?" Keep reading. If you have written a novel, use this article to be sure that your book meets the basic guidelines of literary agents and book publishers. You will be more likely to be published if your book follows the "rules" of your genre (whether romance, thriller, Western, fantasy, young adult, historical, or horror).

Disclaimer: Keep in mind that the information below is an overview of guidelines. For the best results always research specific information about your project.

The Rules Of Fantasy Genre Novels Fantasy is generally about world building (creating alternative worlds). Avoid clich