Is 10,000 words too long for a short story?

For most people, when a short story exceeds 7,000 - 8,000 words, it could be considered too long. It should be concise and focused to maintain the essence of a short story format.

It depends on the genre and your intended audience. Some genres allow for longer stories, while others prefer brevity.

It could be a novella. Novellas usually have a length that's in between a short story and a full-length novel, giving enough depth without being overly lengthy.

In a remote town lived a girl named Amy. She was a very smart and hardworking student, but her family was very poor. Even so, she had never given up on her dream of becoming one. One day, Amy received a novel written by a man named John. Amy was so excited that she couldn't wait to read the novel. She was deeply attracted by the plot of the novel and decided to write a short story in the hope of becoming a famous person like John. Amy began to write. She used her unique perspective and language to vividly portray the plot and characters in the novel. She wrote about the friendship and mutual help between the people in the town, as well as the protagonist Amy's own dreams and efforts. In the process of writing, Amy constantly revised and improved her works. She spent a lot of time and effort to finish a very good short story. When she finished her work, she felt very excited and proud. She submitted her short story to a local literary journal and received a reply very quickly. The article was praised by the editor and published in a local literary journal. Amy's work allowed more people to know the story of this remote town. She also became more confident and determined because she knew that as long as she worked hard, she would definitely be able to realize her dream.

It might lose the reader's attention. A long short story can feel overwhelming and make it harder for the main points to stand out.

There was a young girl named Amy who grew up with her best friend, who trusted and supported each other. However, an accident completely changed everything. One day, Amy was knocked down by a speeding car on her way to school. She was seriously injured and needed long-term treatment and rehabilitation. Her best friend was very worried about her and prayed and cheered for her every day. However, Amy's condition did not improve. She gradually lost her ability to move and think. Her best friends and family were very sad, but they decided not to give up and continue to treat Amy. As time passed, Amy became weaker and weaker. She finally left this world, leaving her best friends and family with deep pain and longing. They could never forget her smile and bright eyes, nor could they forget her gentleness and love. Amy's departure shocked and saddened everyone, but they knew that her soul would always remain in this world, and her love and thoughts would inspire and inspire them to keep going.

It depends. 150,000 words can be a reasonable length for some novels, especially in certain genres like fantasy or historical fiction. But for others, it might be on the longer side.

It's subjective. Some readers prefer shorter, more concise novels, while others enjoy getting lost in a longer, more detailed narrative. If the story is compelling and the writing is good, 100,000 words may not be too long.

It can be subjective. 100,000 words might be just right for a richly detailed fantasy or historical novel, but too much for a simple romance or mystery.

I recommend Teacher Shang Wu. This was a novel about urban life. It told the story of a descendant of a martial arts family who gave up martial arts and turned back to school to become a gardener. This novel didn't involve romance, and there weren't many words. I hope you like it!