How long should a book be?
Whenever that question comes up, the answer is usually “It depends” (or something to that effect), but we can get closer to a more helpful answer by getting more specific on the type of book we want to write.
Whether you’re writing a novel or a nonfiction book, though, the average length will depend on how your book compares to others of the same genre or subject matter.
So, before you can answer the question, “How long does it take to write a book?” you need to know some crucial details — and not just about the book itself:
This article is all about helping you determine how long it will take you to write the book you want — and to help you write it.
Only then can you work on getting your words out to those who will most enjoy reading them.