📏 How long should your manuscript be?
One of the most common questions authors ask before submitting and a completely fair one. Let’s clear it up once and for all.
The technical requirements are straightforward:

•⁠ ⁠Minimum: 42 pages
•⁠ ⁠Maximum: 692 pages
•⁠ ⁠Manuscript longer than 692 pages? It gets published as two volumes.

Why do these limits exist?

It comes down to the physical realities of printing. A book with too few pages is difficult to produce, the spine doesn’t hold properly, and the result simply doesn’t feel like a book. A manuscript that’s too long creates challenges during binding and press runs. The 42–692 page range is where everything works reliably and the quality stays consistent.

Does page count affect your book’s price?

Yes, and it’s worth knowing before you finalize your manuscript.
More pages = higher print costs = higher price for the reader. It’s a straightforward equation. When we work with authors on formatting and structure, page count is always one of the factors we consider, because we want your book to be both high-quality and accessible to your audience.

What if your manuscript falls outside these limits?

Don’t stress, just reach out. We’re happy to talk through ways to expand your content, or to help you think through how to divide a longer manuscript into two well-structured volumes.

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