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.
Short Story
A novella is a work of fiction that falls between a short story and a novel in terms of length and complexity. It is typically shorter than a novel but longer than a short story.
A novel differs from a short story because it is more likely to include a subplot.
a short novel or long short story.
A short story typically has 1 to 10 chapters, with most falling between 1 to 5 chapters. The length and structure of a short story can vary, but it is generally shorter than a novel and focuses on a single plot or theme.
By comparing to the average length of a novel.
A short novel or a long short story.
What does this mean? Is this supposed to be, "Why are novels written?" or "Why do novels exist?" A novel means nothing more than the length of a story. Basically, you have flash fiction, short story, novella, novel, saga. What is consider a novel length story is decided by publishers and can vary. Typically, it's about 80,000 words long (but can be shorter or longer). A writer will write a novel length story because their story happens to be that long.
A poet does not usually use as many words as a short story or novel author.
It's a (fairly short) novel.
No, a novel and a short story are two distinct forms of fiction writing. A novel is a longer work of fiction that typically has a more complex plot, multiple characters, and a greater depth of detail, while a short story is a shorter work of fiction that focuses on a single plot or idea with fewer characters and less detail.
Flowers for Algernon was first a short story and later a novel by Daniel Keys. It won a Hugo for best short story and a Nebula for best novel. It discusses the treatment of the mentally handicapped.