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Novelette

usgb/ˌnɑːvlˈet/Volume
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Length Matters

A novelette is specifically sized: longer than a short story but not as long as a novel.

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I enjoyed the novelette because I could finish it in one sitting.
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Literary Category

Novelettes belong to a literary category that often explores a single theme or character.

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The novelette's exploration of loss was deep, despite its brevity.
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Award Categories

In literary awards, 'novelette' often has its own category separate from short stories and novels.

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Her novelette won the award for best science fiction last year.
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