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The main difference between short stories and novels is length and word count. Although there is some debate, generally speaking a novel is over 30,000 words. A short story is generally under 10,000 words, and probably much shorter. (In fact, many short stories clock in under 3000 words). There is also a category generally known as a "novella," which is basically a short novel, usually between 15,000 and 28,000 words or so.

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The main difference between novels and short stories is their length. Novels are longer works of fiction that typically have more complex plots and character development, while short stories are shorter works that focus on a single event or idea with limited characters and settings.

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action takes place in a relatively brief period of time.

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Novels have long, descriptive passages, but in short stories, you have to know the characters and plot quickly.

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