tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post6137278811115790941..comments2024-03-29T00:35:40.557-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: The Growing Popularity of NovellasJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-52954592085285704192021-11-12T08:15:04.215-05:002021-11-12T08:15:04.215-05:00I'll bookmark your blog and check again here f...I'll bookmark your blog and check again here frequently. I am quite certain I will learn lots of new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next! <a href="https://www.gisinsulation.com" rel="nofollow">gisinsulation</a>jhfbutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02126987309486783474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-25447764468607144382021-11-12T08:14:21.501-05:002021-11-12T08:14:21.501-05:00Brilliantly written…cheers to the blogger. This is...Brilliantly written…cheers to the blogger. This is something which I was searching from long back. Thank you for sharing such an informative post. <a href="https://www.leonardgbglaw.com/personal-injury-attorney" rel="nofollow">personal injury attorney greensburg</a>jhfbutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02126987309486783474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-41626992720622529572015-05-05T03:59:40.109-04:002015-05-05T03:59:40.109-04:00Jigsaw Play ground Safety Pad Tiles provide severa...Jigsaw Play ground Safety Pad Tiles provide several advantages where children’s perform equipment is within use. Jigsaw play ground safety pad tiles may also be used to produce patio as well as walkway places. <b><a href="http://www.playgroundmatsuk.com/playground-safety-mats/jigsaw-playground-safety-mat-tiles" rel="nofollow">JIGSAW PLAYGROUND SAFETY MAT TILES</a></b><br />Attiqa Shadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679837594504337893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-77734408056360221252014-10-13T16:48:46.065-04:002014-10-13T16:48:46.065-04:00Novellas can be a great read in themselves. Author...Novellas can be a great read in themselves. Authors just need to remember long or shot readers want a good story.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-53640149449665811842014-10-11T11:55:10.287-04:002014-10-11T11:55:10.287-04:00I've read a few of the super short ones. (80 p...I've read a few of the super short ones. (80 page types.) A fair amount aren't that good and feel like filler, but I have read a few good ones. <br />I'm almost done writing one that will probably be around 35,000 words. I am currently wondering what the best way is to go about getting it published. Another thing I wonder is if it's possible to write novellas instead of novels. (I have a fair amount of ideas that don't really seem like they can make full novels.) This new niche might be interesting.Jessi L. Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368094392959597176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-85645555532120294262014-10-09T11:40:15.195-04:002014-10-09T11:40:15.195-04:00Great advice and questions. I have several novella...Great advice and questions. I have several novellas in the works right now, nothing published yet.annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07733017692745909574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-41829949115323282452014-10-08T20:54:18.839-04:002014-10-08T20:54:18.839-04:00I plan on it. I've started a YA series surroun...I plan on it. I've started a YA series surrounding an Up North Michigan town. I want to write novellas between full length novels to keep my readers engaged. If Jan Karon had done this with Harmony, I would have been all over it!Ron Estradahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02541815617206061088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-48590661588492017452014-10-08T12:58:28.006-04:002014-10-08T12:58:28.006-04:00Great article.
In my underwater series, I find th...Great article. <br />In my underwater series, I find that my audience enjoys having novella's for my secondary characters. Cora Bluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744897714127654369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-76020521315976574312014-10-08T12:50:47.063-04:002014-10-08T12:50:47.063-04:00Both of my two published works are novellas and wh...Both of my two published works are novellas and while the biggest complaint from readers is "I want more!", I also get a lot of "it's short but it's a really quick, fun read" or "It's perfect for a lazy afternoon's read". It's not a huge investment of time or money, but the return on that investment is still worth it if the book was enjoyable! Personally, I also like reading novellas because I feel I can get through more stories and discover more writers than slogging through epics like The Count of Monte Cristo for months on end.Icy Sedgwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501193571425442406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-15447256182669994002014-10-08T11:16:24.522-04:002014-10-08T11:16:24.522-04:00I've considered getting into publishing some s...I've considered getting into publishing some shorter fiction, mainly e-serials framed in a similar manner to television show seasons. I find it much easier to write in a series format than standalones, and shorter, more frequent, releases allow some interesting options.Paul Anthony Shortthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393249001158230985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-82705588659452454172014-10-07T22:10:23.402-04:002014-10-07T22:10:23.402-04:00Ditto Jody! :)Ditto Jody! :)Anne Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10164218328146605384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-32692447574114203262014-10-07T14:23:33.867-04:002014-10-07T14:23:33.867-04:00I'm working on my first novella (although I...I'm working on my first novella (although I've done two short prequels to drum up early interest in the book that followed). I tend to write long, so this is a challenge for me. I'm following the KISS concept (keep it simple, stupid). These can be very profitable, although mine will probably run more than 1/4 of a book (I'm gunning for 125 pages). Wish me luck!bettye griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04457387770524295498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-22630485538728853122014-10-07T13:53:32.209-04:002014-10-07T13:53:32.209-04:00YAY! I just downloaded yours and I can't wait ...YAY! I just downloaded yours and I can't wait to read it.Sylvia Neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-53304717074812222412014-10-07T13:05:22.215-04:002014-10-07T13:05:22.215-04:00Glad the post got you thinking! :-) And thanks for...Glad the post got you thinking! :-) And thanks for downloading my novella! Hope you enjoy! Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-58684593256936425102014-10-07T13:04:53.417-04:002014-10-07T13:04:53.417-04:00Great point, Marilynn! I've seen novella antho...Great point, Marilynn! I've seen novella anthologies done too, and it can benefit the "newer" author to be paired with a bestseller. I've seen some indie authors do this too. I'm not sure how well it works if there isn't at least one "bigger" name on the collection. But it might be worth a try. Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-36729484002485931302014-10-07T13:00:05.298-04:002014-10-07T13:00:05.298-04:00Hi Gabrielle, You're at one of my favorite par...Hi Gabrielle, You're at one of my favorite parts! (Besides that kiss in the lighthouse tower, of course!). You have some wonderful ideas for novellas! I hope that you'll be able to build a series off of your novellas. They sound so interesting! Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-52048444785623089752014-10-07T12:58:06.594-04:002014-10-07T12:58:06.594-04:00Hi Anne, Glad the post got you thinking! And I'...Hi Anne, Glad the post got you thinking! And I'll cross my fingers that you'll like my novella! :-) Btw, it was really nice to finally meet you at ACFW! Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-18268935219171293872014-10-07T11:21:27.372-04:002014-10-07T11:21:27.372-04:00I bought your novella. I haven't read many nov...I bought your novella. I haven't read many novellas, but I enjoy them. You've got me thinking about some options for myself, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-59864819658375369272014-10-07T10:37:28.072-04:002014-10-07T10:37:28.072-04:00The major publishers use novellas to build an audi...The major publishers use novellas to build an audience for their lesser known writers. These anthologies contain one major name author, maybe a second-tier author, and an newer author or two. The antho sells very because of the major name, the other authors build audience, and often are then able to have "New York Times bestseller" added to the cover of their next book. <br /><br />Food for thought for self-pubbed promotion.Marilynn Byerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720129999636676998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-4610626738564065912014-10-07T09:20:52.856-04:002014-10-07T09:20:52.856-04:00I am reading Out of the Storm (Henry is currently ...I am reading Out of the Storm (Henry is currently tied up!). :) I love it and can't wait for the rest of the lighthouse books. Like you, I wasn't very familiar with novellas until the recent surge. My first two contracts are novellas, and I currently am working on three more novella ideas. From a writer's perspective, they are easier to write, and definitely less time consuming. Since mine are being published in a collection, they will be printed in a book, as well as offered as eBooks. My publisher is producing many novella collections, which tells me they are growing in popularity. Gabrielle Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12479898337766911768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-23960711785400491142014-10-07T07:06:00.766-04:002014-10-07T07:06:00.766-04:00Thanks for this post Jody. I've been tossing a...Thanks for this post Jody. I've been tossing around the novella idea. No, I've never read one either. Yours might be the first! :)Anne Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10164218328146605384noreply@blogger.com