How long is too long for a short story?

It really depends on the audience and the purpose. If it's for a casual pitch, probably more than 15 minutes is too long.

It depends on the genre and your intended audience. Some genres allow for longer stories, while others prefer brevity.

Not necessarily. It depends on the complexity and depth of the story. Some short stories can be quite long and still maintain the essence of a short form.

It's hard to say exactly. But if a novel makes you feel like you're slogging through it and you keep wishing it would end, chances are it's gone on for too long. Also, if it has a lot of unnecessary filler or overly complex subplots that don't contribute to the main story, that can make it too long.

In a remote town lived a girl named Amy. She was a very smart and hardworking student, but her family was very poor. Even so, she had never given up on her dream of becoming one. One day, Amy received a novel written by a man named John. Amy was so excited that she couldn't wait to read the novel. She was deeply attracted by the plot of the novel and decided to write a short story in the hope of becoming a famous person like John. Amy began to write. She used her unique perspective and language to vividly portray the plot and characters in the novel. She wrote about the friendship and mutual help between the people in the town, as well as the protagonist Amy's own dreams and efforts. In the process of writing, Amy constantly revised and improved her works. She spent a lot of time and effort to finish a very good short story. When she finished her work, she felt very excited and proud. She submitted her short story to a local literary journal and received a reply very quickly. The article was praised by the editor and published in a local literary journal. Amy's work allowed more people to know the story of this remote town. She also became more confident and determined because she knew that as long as she worked hard, she would definitely be able to realize her dream.

Well, it's subjective. If you start to lose interest or feel like it's dragging on, that could be too long. But for fans deeply engaged in the story, even a long duration might not be enough.

You can tell if a story is too long if it starts to feel repetitive or if you lose interest. If you find yourself constantly checking how much is left, that might be a sign.

It could be a novella. Novellas usually have a length that's in between a short story and a full-length novel, giving enough depth without being overly lengthy.

It really depends. Some readers think a chapter longer than 50 pages is too much, while others don't mind if the story flows well.

It really depends on the genre and the story. For some, anything over 100,000 words might be too long. But in fantasy or historical fiction, longer lengths can be acceptable if the story is engaging.