Is 7000 words enough?
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Word Count Guidelines for Fiction
To provide some clarity on word counts for various types of fiction, here are some general benchmarks:
- 1,000 to 1,500 words: Typically considered flash fiction.
- 2,000 to 7,000 words: This range is often used for short stories.
- 10,000 to 18,000 words: Usually regarded as an extended short story.