The First Draft Pro Blog
We freaking love stories
You do too? Well, well, well. That smells like BFF potential.
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How long should your short story be?
In this blog post, we'll provide guidance on determining the ideal length for a short story.
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How long should your novella be?
In this blog post, we'll provide guidance on determining the ideal length for your novella.
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How long should your novel be?
This blog post guides you in determining the ideal length for your novel, ensuring your work is concise and impactful.
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Choose your fighter: the novel, novella and short story
Fiction writing has three primary forms: the novel, novella, and short story.
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How long should your book be?
There are different conventions for how long your book should be, based on different genres.