Word count can vary depending on the genre and the author's intention. What matters most isn't the book's page count but its writing style, plot, characters, and story arcs that propel the book forward. Read more here.

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Folkways Press founder Hannah Fields joins Kristen's blog for an update on her publishing company, book biz, and her plans for the future.

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Imagine you're reading a story. It could be your own, or maybe it's something written by a favorite author, journalist, or critic. You...

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Folkways Press founder Hannah Fields answers questions about book publishing, her path to Folkways Press, and the future of the industry.

An exercise in short story writing—with friends. To be continued.