It varies a lot. Some publishers might expect a few hundred pages, while others could have higher or lower expectations depending on the genre and the author's track record.
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To make your life story appealing to publishers, you need to think about the marketability. What makes your story different from the thousands of other life stories out there? Maybe it's your perspective, your sense of humor, or your ability to tell a story in an unexpected way. Do some research on current trends in the publishing industry. If memoirs about self - discovery are popular, find a way to frame your story within that context. Additionally, get feedback from others. Have beta readers read your story and give you honest opinions on what works and what doesn't.
I don't know who the author of 'the clearing novel' is. There could be many novels with that name or a similar one, so it's difficult to determine the author without more context.
The 'clearing novel' might be centered around the concept of a clearing in different ways. It could be a physical clearing in a forest where secrets are hidden, or it could be a metaphorical clearing, like a new beginning or a place of clarity for the characters. For example, it could tell the story of a group of friends who discover something extraordinary in a forest clearing and how that discovery changes their lives. They might face challenges and grow as individuals throughout the story.