6000 words? (2 Viewers)

[theycallmebob]

So my major work is 6000 words as of now, not for lack of effort, just that I have had trouble figuring out where to go from where I am at, as the story itself is pretty much finished. it is due tomorrow, so I'm going to squeeze in as many words as I can.

But if it ends up being only 6000, how much of a hinderance will that be in terms of marks?

 

[dwayne95]

I'm in the exact same situation! I've got 6,229 words at the moment. My writing style is naturally quite understated and sparse and I feel my plot has been fully explored so to add anything would seem too wordy and pointless to me. But I'm still worried that being close to the minimum of the word limit is going to diadvantage me! Anyone have any advice?

 

[JINOUGA]

If its a whole story with no parts missing I don't see why it would be a hindrance?

 

[theycallmebob]

If its a whole story with no parts missing I don't see why it would be a hindrance?

I meant a hinderance in terms of marking, would the markers make it a point against me that it is only the minimum amount.

 

[JINOUGA]

I meant a hinderance in terms of marking, would the markers make it a point against me that it is only the minimum amount.

Nope, not unless the story "feels" incomplete.

 

[theycallmebob]

Nope, not unless the story "feels" incomplete.

cool. thanks

 

[LoveHateSchool]

It's given a range value so it should be fine.

 

[theycallmebob]

It's given a range value so it should be fine.

What's that?

 

[Shadowdude]

Short stories should be 6000-8000 words.

Mine was around 7800 iirc, but I'm very verbose - I like going on and on.

If you write quicker to the point, and barely get over 6000, and the story is still good... then it'll still get a great mark.

 

[dwayne95]

Short stories should be 6000-8000 words.

Mine was around 7800 iirc, but I'm very verbose - I like going on and on.

If you write quicker to the point, and barely get over 6000, and the story is still good... then it'll still get a great mark.

Thank you shadowdude! That's what I thought, but it's good to hear.

 

[theycallmebob]

Thank you shadowdude! That's what I thought, but it's good to hear.

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