How did Charles Dickens begin writing longer works for newspapers?

Answer 1

Dickens became a law clerk and began attending trials in the courst of his job. He taught himself the difficult shorthand in use by clerks and journalists. From the publication of his accounts of trials he moved to short stories and sketches. The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club and Sketches by Boz both appeared in print in 1836.

Answer 2

Charles Dickens began writing longer works for newspapers due to the popularity of his serialized novels in the mid-19th century. His serialized works, such as "The Pickwick Papers," were published chapter by chapter in newspapers and magazines, making them accessible to a wide audience. This format allowed Dickens to reach a larger readership and establish himself as a successful novelist.