Ebook examples

If you’re thinking about writing an eBook, or even already outlining it, there are lots of considerations to keep in mind.

How long should a marketing ebook be

You might already know what sort of category your eBook is going to fall into, what questions you’ll answer, or what key plot points or messages you will be taking the reader through.

The problem is, you’re not quite sure how long your eBook should be.

Are there hard and fast rules for eBook length in general? What’s the minimum word count required by the major publishers or self-publishing platforms? How many pages is too many, and should you consider splitting your eBook into volumes and serializing it?

And does page count even matter in the world of customizable font sizes and a multitude of devices?

We’ll answer all these questions and more in this guide, so keep on reading! 

How long should an eBook be?

What we’ve found is that the most successful eBooks are all about value, not length, so you’ll do fine whether your book’s over 70 pages or under 30, as long as you’re giving the reader what they want.

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