User GuidesSetting Word Count Targets
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This feature is planned but not yet available. The information below describes the intended design.

Setting Word Count Targets

Word count targets will help you scope your project and track progress across the story structure.

Planned Design

  1. Select your Book node
  2. Open the Properties panel
  3. Set your target word count

Form-Based Guidance

Different forms have typical word count ranges:

FormTypical Range
Short Story1,000–10,000 words
Novella10,000–40,000 words
Novel40,000–120,000 words

Writan’s primary focus is short fiction, where every sentence must earn its place.

Current State

Word count targets are not yet implemented in the data model or UI. This feature will likely be added as a property on Book nodes.