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Dancre
08-10-2006, 05:24 AM
Hi, I'm new to the YA scene and I was wondering what is the normal Word Count for a YA novel for 14-16 year olds? Is it around 80,000? Thanks so much.

kim

stormie
08-10-2006, 05:33 AM
For YA it's usually about 50,000 to 70,000 words.

Dancre
08-10-2006, 05:34 AM
Ah, that was fast!! Thanks so much, stormie. I appreciate your help.

kim

BrianTubbs
08-18-2006, 08:39 PM
Just checked your profile, Stormie. "Multiple Genre Disorder"! :roll:

I love it. I can relate.

stormie
08-18-2006, 10:40 PM
Just checked your profile, Stormie. "Multiple Genre Disorder"! :roll:

I love it. I can relate.

Welcome to the club! :D