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How long is a short story supposed to be?

2024-10-08 01:13
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A short story usually falls within the range of 2,000 to 15,000 words. The length can be flexible, but the main thing is that it should have a clear beginning, middle, and end, and convey a distinct theme or message without getting too lengthy or complex.

The Long-awaited Mr Han

The Long-awaited Mr Han

"Take me in, I'll do anything you want me to!" In her previous life, Lu Man is sent to prison after being framed by her step-sister and an asshole. After being released from prison, the only thing that greets her is her mother's tombstone. Seeing the asshole and bitch getting happily along together like one big family with her birth father and step-mother, she sets out to die together with the asshole and her step-sister in fiery flames. The moment she opens her eyes again, she finds herself back on the very day she was framed. Resolutely jumping out the window and climbing next door, she seeks refuge from the man occupying the room there. But who would have guessed that the man is the brilliant hunk she has always admired from afar in her past life? She vows to rub her eyes clean and be more discerning of people. She wants to make everyone who owed her in the past to pay her back! "Young Master Han, can you let me hug your other arm too?" "Actually, I have one more, do you want it?" "…"
4.5
3588 Chs
How I Fell for My Hidden Marriage Hubby

How I Fell for My Hidden Marriage Hubby

She conspires and provokes the most powerful young master in Beijing! They sign a contract and with his every call, she has to go anywhere and do anything his bidding. When their contract ends, she smirks and said, “I’ll take the money and you can leave. We don’t owe each other anything.” He is Young Master Ya who rules Beijing. He controls the business empire during the day, and he is the strongest king at night. He is cold and women are merely playthings to him. With his power, the women he has eyes on have never been willing to leave him, yet she is an exception. She loves money, like all the previous women, but she is never shy of showing her greed. And he never realizes that he will ever grow a heart for such a promiscuous and cheap woman… He points a gun straight at her heart. “Die with me, or accept my love—which one do you choose?” She pouts and turns around, before she pushes an adorable child into his arms. “Here, there’s your answer.”
4.5
3483 Chs
Young Master Gu, Please Be Gentle

Young Master Gu, Please Be Gentle

After facing her fiancé's betrayal, things take an unexpected turn after Tang Mo’er inadvertently gets involved with the Capital’s preeminent magnate, Gu Mohan. Fast-forwarding, Tang Mo’er clenches on a pregnancy test kit with two red lines—testing positive—and confronts him. “Young Master Gu, why did you make me pregnant?” Gu Mohan hands a baby over into her arms. “My dearest wife, be good. That’s our second child.” And so Tang Mo’er can only hustle and take care of her two children, but unbeknownst to her, Young Master Gu has also been coveting her love and affection… This is a face-smacking, sweet-love novel set in the entertainment industry.
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I Might Be A Fake Cultivator

I Might Be A Fake Cultivator

On modern-day Earth, An Lin seems to have been abandoned by God. When his father suddenly disappears, An Lin is left with his father's immense debt, putting his life at risk. After being forced to a rooftop by his pursuing creditors, An Lin is unexpectedly swept off his feet and brought to the ground safely.     After learning that he was saved by an Immortal, An Lin is gifted, seemingly out of pure generosity, the 'God Of War System,' and a pass to a new realm. Follow An Lin as he experiences a whole new world of legends, meets many new friends, acquires legendary weapons and tools, and starts on his path of becoming a powerful cultivator. There is never a dull time in An Lin's new life with his ‘great’ new system!
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May the rest of my life be sweet to you

May the rest of my life be sweet to you

"Uncle, I was punished for being late! " "Buy the school. " "Uncle, I was bullied! " "SEND THEM TO HEAVEN! " In this era of competing for fathers, Qin Sheng never competed for fathers. Those things were too extravagant. She didn't have them, she only competed for uncles! Ever since she had a rich uncle, she lived a life of fighting and being cleaned up by others, causing trouble and being scapegoated by others. Her three big goals in life were to make him fall in love with her, fall in love with her, fall in love with her!
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Mr. Jones, Be Gentle

Mr. Jones, Be Gentle

A stranger sneaked into Grace's tent and made her his woman after he had drugs. Then, she got the baby of the stranger. She went to find that man but failed. Although she wanted to quit the child, she still backed out. Five years later, to raise her little boy, she became a paparazzi and accidentally caught in the scene the hottest movie queen seducing the most powerful CEO in this city. She could get a promotion or pay raise from this photo. But unfortunately, she got caught by the domineering CEO. She thought she was facing an imminent catastrophe, but what he just said to her? "How about I arrange a better job for you, and... you stay with me tonight?" Why did it sound like he was flirting with her?
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2281 Chs

How long are short stories supposed to be?

3 answers
2024-09-29 03:16

Short stories typically range from 1,000 to 7,500 words, but it can vary depending on the genre and the publication.

How long is a novel supposed to be?

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2024-10-09 17:08

The length of a novel really depends. Traditional novels often fall in the range of 60,000 to 100,000 words. But there are no strict rules. Some genres, like young adult fiction, might be shorter, and epic fantasy novels can be much longer.

How many pages is a short story supposed to be?

1 answer
2024-10-03 05:25

There's no fixed number of pages for a short story. It could be anywhere from 5 to 50 pages, depending on the complexity of the plot, the writing style, and the intended audience.

How long is a typical fiction book supposed to be?

1 answer
2024-10-11 08:34

Well, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. It can range from as few as 30,000 words for a novella to over 200,000 words for a very detailed and elaborate fiction work. The key is to tell the story effectively without making it too long or too short for the intended audience.

Are short story titles supposed to be underlined?

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2024-10-02 12:56

Typically, it's not a strict rule. Different formatting styles can be used, but it's important to follow the specific guidelines of the publication or academic institution you're working with. Some prefer underlining, while others have different preferences.

How am I supposed to submit my short story?

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2024-09-13 23:43

There are many ways to submit a short story: 1. Online literature platform: Many online literature platforms accept short story submission such as Qidian, Creation, Zongheng, etc. One could register an account on these platforms to create a novel and submit it. You need to pay attention to the following points: The work requirements must comply with the platform's regulations. The word count must be within 1000 words. The format requirements must be clear and consistent with the style of online literature. 2. Literature publishing house: If the novel has a certain reputation, you can submit it through the literature publishing house. Find the submission guide on the website of the publishing house and submit the work according to the requirements. The following points needed to be noted: The work must conform to the theme, style, plot, etc. of the publishing house. 3. Social media: You can post stories on social media to attract readers 'attention and then submit them in this way. You need to indicate the type of work, word count, format, and other information on social media, and leave the submission email or contact information. No matter which submission method you choose, you must pay attention to submitting clear and accurate information in accordance with the submission guidelines. At the same time, he could submit his work multiple times for the platform and the publishing house to review to increase the chances of success.

How was he supposed to write the outline of a long transmigration novel?

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2024-09-16 08:38

There were a few points to note when writing an outline for a long time-travel novel: 1. Confirm the background and setting of the story: Before writing the outline, you need to confirm which era, country, and region the story takes place in, as well as the basic information such as the protagonist's gender, age, personality, and background. This information helps to construct a world with depth and background, making it easier for readers to immerse themselves in the story. 2. Decide on the main plot and conflicts: In the outline, you need to clearly list the main plot and conflicts, such as which era the protagonist traveled to, which characters and events he met, and how these events affected the protagonist's fate and growth. 3. Decide on character development and clues: In the outline, you need to set a clear goal and clues for each character. For example, what is the protagonist's goal? What people and events will he encounter? How will these people and events affect the protagonist's fate? And how will the protagonist develop and grow in each event? 4. Writing a story outline and outline: When writing a story outline and outline, you need to combine the above information to form a complete story framework and structure, including the main plot, secondary plot, character development, clues, etc. 5. Continuous improvement and modification: An outline is only a tool, and it cannot guarantee the success of the novel. In the process of writing, one had to constantly improve and revise the outline to ensure the rationality and cohesiveness of the story structure and plot. The above are some of the basic points for writing a long time travel novel outline. I hope it will be helpful.

How long is a short short story?

3 answers
2024-10-05 06:17

A short short story is usually around 500 to 1000 words. But it can vary depending on the specific requirements or the author's style.

How long is a short story?

2 answers
2024-10-10 01:20

A short story is typically considered to be anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 words, but it can vary depending on different definitions and literary contexts.

How long is a short story?

3 answers
2024-10-06 08:03

A short story is typically considered to be around 1,000 to 7,500 words, but this can vary depending on different definitions and genres.

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