More Is Less, More or Less.

The article examines the novella as a distinct and legitimate literary form, exploring its challenges and evolving place in contemporary publishing. It highlights the novella’s typical characteristics—such as a focused narrative with a single central conflict and character development—and contrasts...

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Publicado en:Poets & Writers Vol. 54; no. 4; pp. 25 - 28
Autor principal: BERNER, DAVID W.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Poets & Writers, Inc. Jul/Aug2026
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Sumario:The article examines the novella as a distinct and legitimate literary form, exploring its challenges and evolving place in contemporary publishing. It highlights the novella’s typical characteristics—such as a focused narrative with a single central conflict and character development—and contrasts it with short stories and novels in terms of length and complexity. Despite historical marginalization, recent shifts in reader preferences toward shorter works and initiatives by independent publishers have contributed to a resurgence of interest in novellas. The piece also discusses the creative process of writing novellas, emphasizing precision and thematic clarity as key to their effectiveness.