Small Stories With Big Impact

Presented by: Carmen Amato | Wendy Kendall

Carmen Amato and Wendy Kendall explore the evolving art of the novella. They discuss what defines the form, how expectations around length and publishing have shifted, and why novellas offer writers a powerful space for focused storytelling and creative freedom.

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