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Why Some Stories Should Be Novellas (Not Novels)

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Some novels should have been novellas. In this episode, we get into the latest publishing and book trend news, and we talk about why shorter forms can create stronger stories. If you’ve ever wondered whether your manuscript is actually a novella in disguise, this episode is for you.

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Overthinking Couch Topics:

  1. Why many novels lose focus when stretched too far
  2. How novellas balance emotional immersion with relentless momentum
  3. TikTok’s struggling publishing imprint
  4. AI flooding discoverability systems
  5. Audio-first storytelling
  6. The growing pressure for authors to prove their work is “meaningfully human”



Music licensed from Storyblocks.

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