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<blockquote data-quote="Nonlethal Force" data-source="post: 3248844" data-attributes="member: 35788"><p>I typically like to write in the 1,000 - 2,000 word length. In my Story Hour that is the vast majority of what you'll find (except at the beginning ... I was trying to do too much. Grrrrr.) Even at the beginning I tried to keep it around 3,000 words. But that was too long. By post 11 the posts are much shorter and much more manageable.</p><p></p><p>I like posts in the 1,000 - 2,000 range for two reasons:</p><p></p><p>1. I can crank that out in under an hour. That means it doesn't kill an entire afternoon/evening. So I feel like doing it more often and thus allows regular updating.</p><p></p><p>2. I can proofread it in about 20 - 30 minutes. Thus, when it is posted the product is simply much better. The proofreading doesn't take as long, so I feel like proofreading more often, too.</p><p></p><p>For me, 1,000 - 2,000 words is the sweet spot. Everyone else is different. I think what is most important is that you find a length that you enjoy typing. Because at the beginning the readership is going to be few. Do what you feel natural and you'll stick with it. If you stick with it, you'll get readers who stick with you.</p><p></p><p>Writing here is much more about the writer than the audience. It's not-for-profit. It's for pleasure. With thousands of members and even more lurkers that come here ... you'll find your few who like what feel natural for you. You'll be happy, and they'll be happy. And that's what SH writing is all about!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nonlethal Force, post: 3248844, member: 35788"] I typically like to write in the 1,000 - 2,000 word length. In my Story Hour that is the vast majority of what you'll find (except at the beginning ... I was trying to do too much. Grrrrr.) Even at the beginning I tried to keep it around 3,000 words. But that was too long. By post 11 the posts are much shorter and much more manageable. I like posts in the 1,000 - 2,000 range for two reasons: 1. I can crank that out in under an hour. That means it doesn't kill an entire afternoon/evening. So I feel like doing it more often and thus allows regular updating. 2. I can proofread it in about 20 - 30 minutes. Thus, when it is posted the product is simply much better. The proofreading doesn't take as long, so I feel like proofreading more often, too. For me, 1,000 - 2,000 words is the sweet spot. Everyone else is different. I think what is most important is that you find a length that you enjoy typing. Because at the beginning the readership is going to be few. Do what you feel natural and you'll stick with it. If you stick with it, you'll get readers who stick with you. Writing here is much more about the writer than the audience. It's not-for-profit. It's for pleasure. With thousands of members and even more lurkers that come here ... you'll find your few who like what feel natural for you. You'll be happy, and they'll be happy. And that's what SH writing is all about! [/QUOTE]
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