Another A to Z Challenge is over.
I changed course like I explained in this post but I love how writing challenges always provide me with a base for a longer story and this last A to Z confirmed what I already knew:
Novels may be bigger but bigger is not always better.
Novellas are my “thing”.
I said “novellas”, not “telenovelas”, though I like them too.
With a novella, a story can be told more quickly and it’s a great way to decide if I want to convert a story into a lengthier piece.
And in these days of busy, busy, and more busy, readers seem to want quickie reads.
Novella, novel or a book the size of an old telephone book. What’s your preference?
M xoxo
Marquessa 
Currently, I gravitate more towards novellas but I wouldn’t mind a novel provided the story is engaging enough. When I was younger, I’d gladly wade through books the size of a telephone book but those days are gone 🙂
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Same here. I’m gravitating towards quicker reads that are in a serial format
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For reading I go more for novels. I love a good long story. I thought I wanted to write novels but I’m starting to think novellas are gonna be better for me too.
How long does it take you to write a novella?
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Ohh, now that’s a good question. I wrote 3 during my last A to Z challenges (30 days each) but have gotten stuck at editing phases + a good dose of fear involved. 🙄
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John Steinbeck is my favorite author for this very reason. I always marveled at how he could write a short novel with clear moral teachings. However, I’ve begun reading more and more memoirs, and they are pretty lengthy.
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Becoming? Unhinged? Any of those yet?
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Not yet! Right now, I’m reading Educated.
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