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The plot is developed the same as a book -- but novels usually have more complicated plots and sub-plots just because they are longer. The writer has to have just as much development for both, though, in order to have a good story.

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Yes, generally short stories have a more concise and focused plot compared to novels. The shorter length of a short story necessitates a narrower scope and fewer subplots, leading to a more streamlined narrative.

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