Novelette
/ˌnɑːvlˈet/
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Pro Tip 1/3Length Matters
A novelette is specifically sized: longer than a short story but not as long as a novel. 
I enjoyed the novelette because I could finish it in one sitting.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Category
Novelettes belong to a literary category that often explores a single theme or character. 
The novelette's exploration of loss was deep, despite its brevity.
Pro Tip 3/3Award Categories
In literary awards, 'novelette' often has its own category separate from short stories and novels. 
Her novelette won the award for best science fiction last year.
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