*Source: [Infographic to estimate how long a story will be. | Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/posts/12561943)*

## How Long Will This Story Be?

**(L)** - **Length of story.** While not exact, you can make a good guess about the relative length of story.
**(C)** - **Character.**  Every character can add 500-1000 words to your scene or story.
**(P)** - **Place.**  Each new location adds an average of 750 words to your scene or story.
**(M)** - **M.I.C.E. quotient.** This represents the major plot threads. Each one can make your story half again as long.

### L = (((C+P)750)\*M)/1.5

> [!info]
> **C+P**
> - Add your characters and places.
> - Multiply by 750.
> - Example: 
> 	2 Characters + 3 Places = 5
> 	5\*750 = 3750 words

> [!info]
> **M**
> - Multiply that total by your number of major plot threads.
> - Example:
> 	3750 words x 3 MICE threads = 11250 words

> [!info]
> **1.5**
> - Divide by 1.5, which represents making the story half again as long, rather than two or three times as long.
> - Example:
> 	11250/1.5 = 75000 words