You just described a novel. 50k to 60k most folks would call a novel. Novellas are generally 15 or 20k to no more than 40k.

I just finished writing a novella. It is the perfect length for me.

I completely understand what you're saying. Novellas by their very nature allow for us to make the story a lot tighter!

I’d rather write novellas for artistic control over the work. Have you sold any novellas?

@@PianoMan-hx3ev I’ve sold several novellas. In fact, I currently have four novellas for sale. I also made a video about novellas: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8moh5yCmLy6iX0.html

I hope your writing journey is going well! I’m an aspiring author and currently on a WIP as well. I’d love to network with other authors such as yourself.

@@coachworthy_ Well, I also have a KZfaq channel where I talk about writing. You can interact with me a lot there.

You should! It's a great way to hone your skills and build up your backlog.

The idea that novellas don't sell well is true-IF you're sticking with traditional publishing. Most people I know who produce novellas in the indie sphere do quite well with them, so don't be discouraged! As far as how many pages it will be, I can't say I'm sure. A lot of that is dependent upon the interior formatting. :) Congratulations on your upcoming release, and good luck!

@@elihinze3161 oh okay. Since I know a few celebrities and public figures, maybe I can get them to help spread the word about my work on social media once it is published.Thanks for the wishes! I wish more people I knew personally were happy for me and showed genuine support! Both on and offline, I have more than a handful of closet and open haters.

@@annah.1569 That would be a great way to promote! And yeah, finding support in the offline world is tough, but online communities have been a huge help to me, personally. Don't let haters get you down-they're not worth your time!

@@elihinze3161 yeah, I know what you mean. Lately, I've been trying to find another website builder to use besides writing my query letter. Thanks!

That's great to hear! Good luck. 🍀

Thank you!

The big money makers are definitely series, so if you're able to go that route, I would. As far as novellas vs. novels selling better, I think it comes down to genre expectations and what your readership is like. I write both, dependent upon the project. For more information on pricing, I'd read Pricing Strategies by Craig Martelle. He's compiled a lot of awesome information on making serious money as an indie author, and that's one of his books on the subject. Additionally, I'd check out the Creative Penn and the Six Figure Author podcasts. They've helped me grow a lot!

You don't know that-you may be surprised! I've had readers I never anticipated getting. However, if you never release the books, then certainly no one will get the chance to read them. 😉 Try it out! Good luck!

That's a very good point! It's an excellent way to 'test out' an author's work to see if you'd like more of their work.

You're completely right, Lewis!

It depends which route you'd like to go! It's harder to get a traditional publisher to release a debut author's novella, but then, it's hard to be published traditionally to begin with. Hybrid publishers are more willing to work with you, but it depends what kind of work they represent. As for the independent publishing route, you can absolutely release a novella as a debut. I know many authors who have done exactly that with great success! (Check out Sunbolt by Intisar Khanani for an example). Every day, novels are becoming less and less the standard. Bite-sized content is beginning to find its place and shine. ✨ As for if a novella can be turned into a series, it 100% can! Many authors use novellas to dip their toes into their new fantasy world, and expand upon them from there. I'm currently releasing a 4-book novella series, and there are many other examples out there. Write what speaks to you and it will find its audience!

@@elihinze3161 thank you so much for the response. I appreciate it. I'm just worried because I feel so pressured to write the average word amount because it's "standard" when most might be filler. I obviously wouldn't want that but it's just such a daunting task for a debut. But who knows? I appreciate the response thank you so much 😊❤️🌹

@@braxsensindelar1910 There's no reason to write extra just to reach some arbitrary word count, no matter whatever the standard is. And the 'standard' is changing every day! The story will be as short or long as it needs to be. You'll be great. It gets a lot less intimidating the more work you put out there. :) All the best to you!

@@braxsensindelar1910 Let me tell you this: I used to love huge books, and-these days-I find myself so much more satisfied with either poetry, short stories, or novellas. I’d rather read your novella series than a hulking, 800-page book that I might not even like lol. Most books (and authors) can’t make good use of that span of time.

@@michaelkikle3018 thank you I appreciate that. I unfortunately haven't written much lately. I will write more in December it's just I'm taking a break because a friend of mine change a lot of my writing and was very critical and because of that, I lost my creative outlet and williness to write unfortunately. However, that doesn't mean I'll give up haha.

Thank you!

@@elihinze3161 I don't want to push my boundaries, but I see you haven't posted in awhile. If the interest ever comes back, I think you should start again. Because your pretty good. Between youtube and tiktok, I could see people rlly enjoying your videos. Just my opinion.

@@MoonisHavn Thank you! I have been banking some videos (how I get my covers made, the research I do for certain books, etc) for a while, but the past few years have been rough. I'd definitely like to get around to posting again, though. Thank you for your encouragement. :)

Hello, Meg! If shipping the physical book is too expensive, are you open to reading the ebook versions? My books are all available in that format, too. :) Thank you for your interest! ♥

@@elihinze3161 I never tried e-book before and i don't how to do it, i think it might be difficult here because we don't have such applications and technologies. Maybe a PDF copy will be great and someday i will have your physical copies, promise.

@@megreads9 Hmm, let me see what I can do. Send me an email at eli@elihinze.com!

Such a smart strategy! Best of luck to you as you work on your books. :)

I still think about that book regularly!

@@elihinze3161 It's one of only two fiction books I remember reading out of high school, I'm just getting back into the practice again now. The film adaptation ruined my life, lol I'm going to finish reading Five Decembers on the recommendation of KZfaqr Man Carrying Thing. It's in a different genre entirely but similar intensity, at least where I left off.

I've enjoyed quite a few of the Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy games! Nowadays I find I don't have as much time to play, but I do watch my fiancé whenever he gets the chance to play.

Excellent, I'm very happy to hear that! Writing can be successfully done on the side, as well. :)

@@elihinze3161 It can be done successfully if you structure your writing & reading schedules. This is VERY important. The key is to write. It’s that simple. It doesn’t matter how good it is or how bad it is. Just think of it as another day at the office. At present I am going through “On Writing” by Stephen King & so far there are some absolutely brilliant suggestions on how to write in this book. The notion of being a starving artist as never been in my mind. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial mindset. I’ve known writers who work on the big national broadsheets in London & they have made a decent upper middle class income out of writing. It’s not just the writing. A brilliant side hustle is when they get asked by broadcasters to talk about an issue or add a comment. A friend of mine is regularly on the BBC talking about the Middle East or Russia. A nice 15 minute sound bite nets him a few hundred pounds a go. There is money in this. I did like your novella suggestion. This is something I am thinking of structuring for a couple of up coming works. I do think people have shorter attention spans these days. ✍️ 📚 📖 📕 ⌨️ PS: Incase your interested punch in “Homes Under the Hammer” a popular BBC TV show about auctioned properties. This is where I got my initial interest in property to with the writing.