Question about article length

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MeggieHardy
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Question about article length

Post by MeggieHardy »

I know I've read it before but I can't find it now. Is there a minimum and maximum article length for articles on CC? My apologies if I'm overlooking the answer somewhere.

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Re: Question about article length

Post by Ed »

There are no strict limits. Articles should not be so long that they cannot be easily read and digested by a web reader. Articles should not be so short that they do not provide enough information for the reader. It all depends upon the subject, but I do think articles that are 3k words or more push it.

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MeggieHardy
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Re: Question about article length

Post by MeggieHardy »

Thanks, Ed for such a prompt reply. I've written a comprehensive article that is 1620 words. I didn't know if that was outside the limits here at CC. I have to say, as a newbie, I'm very impressed with the quality of the writing here (and humbled).

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Re: Question about article length

Post by Ed »

I think that's a good length. Many writers here will tell you that articles that are longer than the average (about 500 wds) have been selling.
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