How many words did a short novel usually have?

Answer 1

Short novels generally don't have a clear word limit, but different authors and editors may have their own rules. Some editors may require a small novel to maintain a word limit to ensure the integrity of the story and control of the pace. Other authors might write short stories, usually hundreds to thousands of words.

The creation of short novels was usually more flexible, and the number of words varied according to the work itself. The important thing was to make it easy for the readers to read and understand the story without being restricted by the word limit.