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Originally Posted by cromag
Honestly, my ideal book length is in the 50,000 to 70,000 word length. I don't like making a commitment to a longer book that I might not enjoy.
Also, I tend to be suspicious of really long books -- many of which could stand to have their word length reduced through judicious (and much needed) editing. I can't support that with any industry studies -- it's just my impression.
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That's my feeling exactly. More often than not, I end up gnashing my teeth reading stuff that should have been pruned out. If I want a story to last, I'll put the book down from time to time and savour the feeling. I don't need useless padding.