By Kathryn Evans
Word counts matter. Less for some things than for others - in picture books, a low word count is generally considered essential, in YA, you can get away with a few thousand words above or below the average, in job applications and personal statements, they are critical. So how do you know your targets and how do you keep within the guidelines?
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