Are You Writing a Novel? Or Should it be a Short Story?
I love this writing advice from Elizabeth Sims in her recent Writer’s Digest article, “Miscalculations & Missteps.”
In both children’s and adult writing contests, I’ve read many short stories that try to become novels, and writing that someone identifies as a novel but it REALLY should be a short story. How to tell if your characters/theme/plot is suitable for which genre?
“Take two unrelated heart-clutching moments, or two unrelated story points, or even two unrelated characters, and challenge yourself to come up with a way to link them.”
Do you have enough complexity to hold a reader’s interest for a novel? This exercise will help you discover the layers or depth you need for a longer work of fiction.
I’m so glad my article resonated with you!! Thanks for sharing it with your followers. Best wishes on your writing, always.
Thanks for stopping by! Loved the article. Good luck with your writing too! Liz