Not too long ago on Query Shark, literary agent Janet Reid wrote that "VERY fast paced high octane crime novels clock in at 55,000 words. Science fiction, and the requisite world building usually start at double that." I assume she would say the same for fantasy.
Part and parcel of that desire to "take a calculated risk" as outlined in my last post is the consideration of such information from prominent sources like Ms. Reid. Seeing as how my goal is to write shorter novels whenever possible, I have some unique challenges in store for me.
However, I do admit to a contrary spirit whenever someone says something like this. Usually that spirit results in a self-dare. But I have enough on my to-write list as it is. In fact, an entire multiverse, of which Walker Universe is one node, that is threatening to expand everyday. I guess my ornery side will have to make do with Walker Novel 2, which I am actively working on to keep under 69k words. Make do, for now that is.
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