Mandy E. Trumble

@mandetrumble.bsky.social

Writer. Dreamer. Observer. Author of The Green Door. | Completing final polish. Alberta 🇨🇦 mandyetrumble.com instagram.com/mandyetrumble https://x.com/MandyETrumble

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I'm seeing a lot of queries with word counts that don't make sense for the genre/age category. For instance, several "literary fiction" queries in the 20-25k range, or MG that's only 10k words. Be sure to keep word count in mind, especially for your debut! manuscriptacademy.com/word-count-b...

Word Count by Genre: What Literary Agents Want (2026 Guide)

Literary agent reveals ideal word counts for every genre. Is your manuscript too long? Get specific word count ranges for literary fiction, YA, fantasy, memoir & more.

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When you're wrapping up your debut novel but you also have a #WIP quietly tugging at your sleeve? It's a love story titled, 'Where the Orchard Begins' about three lonely, broken souls who find a family on a raw 50-acre farm in the 1840s. I cant wait to share more. #amwriting