I know this must have been posted somewhere before, but I wanted to start the discussion fresh for newer members and such.
I know this one of those really subjective topics that depends a lot on style and such, but I was just wondering what is your average chapter length? I find that mine vary from 2,500 words to 5,000. I know some writers prefer longer chapters (especially in fantasy), but I notice a lot of authors I like tend to do shorter ones. My writing isn't always heavily descriptive also, so that may attribute to my shorter chapters. My longer chapters tend to have scene breaks in them.
I get that writing it until it feels finished is the best advice and all, but just wanted to get a general sense from the forum.
Also, when you're reading, do you tend to like longer chapters or shorter ones? I read in short bursts most of the time, so I'd say I probably prefer both writing and reading short chapters, but I don't mind reading a long one if I really like the writer.
Mostly I'd like to get a sense of what your average chapter length is (just an estimate) and what your general feeling is about shorter or longer chapters, both writing and reading.
Thoughts?
I know this one of those really subjective topics that depends a lot on style and such, but I was just wondering what is your average chapter length? I find that mine vary from 2,500 words to 5,000. I know some writers prefer longer chapters (especially in fantasy), but I notice a lot of authors I like tend to do shorter ones. My writing isn't always heavily descriptive also, so that may attribute to my shorter chapters. My longer chapters tend to have scene breaks in them.
I get that writing it until it feels finished is the best advice and all, but just wanted to get a general sense from the forum.
Also, when you're reading, do you tend to like longer chapters or shorter ones? I read in short bursts most of the time, so I'd say I probably prefer both writing and reading short chapters, but I don't mind reading a long one if I really like the writer.
Mostly I'd like to get a sense of what your average chapter length is (just an estimate) and what your general feeling is about shorter or longer chapters, both writing and reading.
Thoughts?