Writing book sizes

Nonfiction books come in three standard dimensions, excluding coffee table books and guides

The most common book sizes of nonfiction publications are 5

5 x 8

5 inches, 6 x 9 inches, and 7 x 10 inches

Nonfiction can cover many different genres

It is a broad category, much like fiction

For fiction: 4 25 x 6

87” (mass market paperback), 5 x 8”, 5

25 x 8”, 5 5 x 8

5”, or 6 x 9” For children’s books: 7 x 10”, 5 x 8”, 11 x 8

5”, or 8 5 x 8 5”

Children’s books tend to vary more widely than other types

For non-fiction: 5 5 x 8 5”, 6 x 9”, 7 x 10”

Deciding on the best trim size for your book will take into consideration publishing norms by genre, in addition to page count, cost, and profit margin

Consider these examples of standard book sizes: Children’s Book Sizes: 7” x 10,” “5” x 8,” 11” x 8

5,” or 8 5” x 8 5”

Have questions about the nuts and bolts of publishing a children’s book?