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How long does it take to publish my book?
At Major Street Publishing we work with many authors and clients on different publishing projects. One of the most common questions we are asked is: ‘How long does it take?’ This question is really the proverbial ‘How long is a piece of string?’
There are many variables in publishing and they all contribute to the length of time it takes to complete a publishing project. These variables apply to most publishing projects: a full-length book, shorter-format ebook, newsletter or blog.
- Length of the work. We measure the ‘length’ of the project in terms of word count. A 200 page, standard paperback book comprises usually around 40,000 words. An ebook is generally 3,000 to 5,000 words and most newsletters are this length too.
- Standard of the writing. We understand that our clients and authors are busy and we offer editorial services…
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