Novelette: How long should it be? (7,500–17,500 words)

Quick answer

A novelette typically runs 7,500–17,500 words.

Reading

53 min

at 238 WPM · midpoint

Speaking

89 min

at 140 WPM · midpoint

Drafting

~25 hr

at ~500 words/hour · midpoint

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