Writing Guides
Word count guidelines and best practices for fiction writers, job seekers, and content creators.
Fiction Writing
Word count guidelines for stories, novellas, and novels
Story Word Count Guide
PopularComplete guide to fiction lengths: flash fiction, short stories, novelettes, novellas, and novels.
Short Story Word Count
How long should a short story be? Genre expectations and publishing standards.
Novella Word Count
Everything about novella length: industry standards and famous examples.
Historical Fiction Word Count
Word count guidelines for historical fiction novels, including debut recommendations.
Novel Word Count by Genre
Comprehensive reference for novel word counts across all major genres.
Career & Professional
Resume, CV, and professional document guidelines
Content Marketing
Blog posts, articles, and digital content
Academic Essays
Essay length guides for students and academics
250 Word Essay
How long is 250 words? Structure and tips for short essay assignments.
500 Word Essay
PopularHow long is 500 words? The 5-paragraph essay structure guide.
1000 Word Essay
How long is 1000 words? Standard academic essay structure and tips.
1500 Word Essay
How long is 1500 words? Extended essay structure and research tips.
2000 Word Essay
How long is 2000 words? Comprehensive essay structure and examples.
Quick Word Count Reference
Standard word counts and page estimates
| Format | Word Count | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| 250 Word Essay | 250 | 0.5-1 |
| 500 Word Essay | 500 | 1-2 |
| 1000 Word Essay | 1,000 | 3-4 |
| 1500 Word Essay | 1,500 | 5-6 |
| 2000 Word Essay | 2,000 | 7-8 |
| Flash Fiction | Under 1,000 | 1-4 |
| Short Story | 1,000-7,500 | 4-30 |
| Novella | 17,500-40,000 | 70-150 |
| Novel | 50,000-110,000 | 200-450 |
| Resume | 400-800 | 1-2 |
| Blog Post (SEO) | 1,500-2,500 | 6-10 |
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