How many typical words are there per page in a novel?
It varies widely. On average, it could be around 250 - 300 words per page. But some novels with larger font, wider margins, or more dialogue might have fewer, say around 200 words. Others with smaller font and denser text could have 350 or more.
There's no one - size - fits - all answer to how many typical words are on a page in a novel. Different publishers may have different formatting standards. For example, a mass - market paperback might aim for a higher word count per page to keep the book size manageable. Some literary novels with a lot of white space for aesthetic reasons may have fewer words per page. However, in my experience, if you look at a lot of mainstream novels, you'll often find that the number of words per page hovers around 200 - 300. This can be influenced by things like the trim size of the book (the physical dimensions of the page), the amount of indentation used, and whether there are any illustrations or other elements taking up space on the page.