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What happens if your short story is too long?

2024-10-12 15:26
2 answers

If your short story is too long, it could struggle to find a publisher. Most short story markets have specific word count limits, and going over can make it less likely to be accepted.

It might lose the reader's attention. A long short story can feel overwhelming and make it harder for the main points to stand out.

Mr. CEO, Your Wife is A Hidden BOSS!

Mr. CEO, Your Wife is A Hidden BOSS!

Five years ago, Qiao Nian was schemed against by her sister, Qiao Xin. After spending a night with a stranger, Qiao Nian got pregnant. She did not know who the father of the child was, and eventually gave birth to a stillborn. Under the machinations of her mother and sister, Qiao Nian was stripped off of her shares in Qiao Group and sent to a mental hospital. Five years later, her younger sister, Qiao Xin, was going to be married off to the Second Young Master of the Gu family. He was rumored to be extremely ugly. On the day he was born, the doctor predicted that he would not live past twenty years old. Her mother could not bear to see Qiao Xin marry such a person and thought of Qiao Nian, who was still locked in the mental hospital. Overnight, Qiao Nian was taken out of the hospital to replace Qiao Xin in her marriage into the Gu family. Her mother said, "It's a good thing that Qiao Nian, this good-for-nothing, can replace Xin'er to be a living widow in the Gu family. If Xin'er were to marry into that family, I would be heartbroken." Qiao Xin said, "Mom, don't say that about Sister. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't know what to do. I'm just worried that Sister wouldn't agree." Her father said, "Xin'er, you're too kind. Have you forgotten how Qiao Nian slandered you five years ago? She has no self-restraint. She got pregnant before marriage and even gave birth to a stillborn child. We're treating her well enough by letting her marry someone from the prestigious Gu family! What right does she have to be picky?" Qiao Nian sneered. Back then, the scheme against her had only succeeded due to a freak combination of factors, causing her to suffer. She was going to get back at all of them! Everyone thought that her actions were borne from a combination of a loser's mentality and mental illness, but little did they know that this marriage would be a strong union as impactful as Mars crashing into Earth! Taking advantage of her brilliant skills in medicine, Qian Nian made various trashy people and scumbags eat their words. In the blink of an eye, her multiple identities shocked the world as each of them got exposed. It turned out that she was rich enough to rival a country! Later on, Second Young Master Gu placed a pair of Qiao Nian's miniature clones in front of her. Faced with these two children who resembled her and Gu Zhou, Qiao Nian blinked in shock. "When did I give birth to your children?"
4.1
1860 Chs
Lady Gu Is Too Weak To Fend For Herself

Lady Gu Is Too Weak To Fend For Herself

Rumor had it that Qiao Xi had a weak constitution—a sickly beauty. Rumor had it that she spent a fortune every day on medications—eating them like candy. Rumor had it that ten servants waited on her by her bed every day—a burden to everyone. They were all waiting for the Qiao family to toss Qiao Xi back to the countryside and leave her to fend for herself. Qiao Xi: "They're all saying that I'm weak and can't take care of myself. Apparently, I spend money recklessly as well.” She looked down at her tattered shirt and was exasperated. Qiao Xi: “Are you saying that this wealthy family lets their daughter wear tattered clothes every day?” The Qiao family's rich daughter? She had enough! She would not be it anymore! Therefore… Scumbag guy: "Without the Qiao family, you're nothing." Qiao Xi: "If I'm kicked out of the Qiao family, I'll be done for." Scumbag girl: "Sis, don't be too disappointed. As long as you work hard, you'll be praised one day.” Qiao Xi: "Shut up, I don't know a traitor like you." The scumbag guy and girl: "???" Rumor had it that the Gu family's youngest son, Gu Zheng, rashly married a woman who had nothing but looks. Qiao Xi: "Is someone looking down on me?" One day, Qiao Xi saw one of Gu Zheng's employees racking his brains over a series of numbers on the computer screen. Since she was free, she lent a hand. Did she just crack the firewall created by the joint efforts of top elite hackers?! Gu Zheng inched closer with every step. "Qiao Xi, what else are you hiding from me? Hmm?" Qiao Xi: "Oh, no! I feel dizzy again! I'm so weak. This body of mine is just too weak!"
4.4
1700 Chs

How long is too long for a short story?

2 answers
2024-10-06 23:23

For most people, when a short story exceeds 7,000 - 8,000 words, it could be considered too long. It should be concise and focused to maintain the essence of a short story format.

What happens if there's too much sugar in your body?

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2025-01-16 07:12

Too much sugar in the body can lead to a variety of health problems. First of all, excessive intake of sugar will lead to an increase in blood sugar, exceeding the body's ability to use it, causing blood sugar to stay in the blood, increasing the osmalt, which may cause thirst, fatigue, and even lead to high blood sugar, coma, and death in severe cases. It is one of the acute complications of diabetes. Secondly, too much sugar will be converted into fat, leading to obese, which in turn increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, high blood fat, and diabetes. In addition, excessive intake of sugar can also cause anxiety, skin problems (such as acne, dullness, wrinkles), and affect energy and work efficiency. High-sugar diet may also cause other chronic diseases, such as gallstones and epilepsy. Therefore, scientific control of sugar intake was very important to maintain health.

What is a story that is neither too short nor too long?

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2024-10-18 00:56

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.

Is my short story too long?

2 answers
2024-10-06 00:36

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

Is 10,000 words too long for a short story?

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2024-10-05 04:29

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.

What happens when a long journey is interrupted by a disaster in a short story?

1 answer
2024-10-11 06:47

It can involve a lot of elements. Maybe there's damage to their supplies, they get lost, or encounter hostile forces. It all depends on the author's imagination and the theme of the story.

What can be done when your story is too short?

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2024-10-14 06:50

Maybe introduce new subplots or side stories to expand the story's scope. Also, you could delve deeper into the characters' backgrounds and motivations to make the story more substantial.

What does 'life is too short for a long story' imply?

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2024-11-12 11:56

Well, it could mean that in life, we have so many things to do and experience that we can't afford to waste time on overly long - winded tales. For example, when we are at work, we need to give short and effective reports. If we go on and on with a long story, it may bore others and also waste precious time that could be used for more productive tasks. Also, in social situations, people generally prefer to hear the key points rather than a long, meandering story.

What does 'life is too short for a long story' imply?

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2024-10-30 22:51

It implies that we should be concise. In our fast - paced lives, there's not enough time to go into long - winded explanations. We should get to the point quickly.

What happens in the short story 'The Necklace'?

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2024-10-16 12:23

The story is about a woman who borrows a diamond necklace to attend a party, loses it, and then spends years working hard to replace it, only to find out the original was fake.

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