For most people, when a short story exceeds 7,000 - 8,000 words, it could be considered too long. It should be concise and focused to maintain the essence of a short story format.
It's a bit subjective, but usually anything over 5,000 words might be pushing the boundaries of what's considered a short story. The key is to tell a complete and engaging tale without getting overly lengthy.
It really depends on the audience and the purpose. If it's for a casual pitch, probably more than 15 minutes is too long.
It depends on the genre and your intended audience. Some genres allow for longer stories, while others prefer brevity.
Not necessarily. It depends on the complexity and depth of the story. Some short stories can be quite long and still maintain the essence of a short form.
It's hard to say exactly. But if a novel makes you feel like you're slogging through it and you keep wishing it would end, chances are it's gone on for too long. Also, if it has a lot of unnecessary filler or overly complex subplots that don't contribute to the main story, that can make it too long.
It really depends. Some readers think a chapter longer than 50 pages is too much, while others don't mind if the story flows well.
It really depends on the genre and the story. For some, anything over 100,000 words might be too long. But in fantasy or historical fiction, longer lengths can be acceptable if the story is engaging.
I think when a visual novel exceeds 30 hours and the story doesn't progress significantly or becomes overly convoluted, it's likely too long. However, it also depends on personal preferences and the genre of the novel.
It could be a novella. Novellas usually have a length that's in between a short story and a full-length novel, giving enough depth without being overly lengthy.
Well, it's subjective. If you start to lose interest or feel like it's dragging on, that could be too long. But for fans deeply engaged in the story, even a long duration might not be enough.
You can tell if a story is too long if it starts to feel repetitive or if you lose interest. If you find yourself constantly checking how much is left, that might be a sign.