Can any one tell me if long chapters are good or do you prefer short one's?

[JJay]

I would like to know if long chapters are better or do most of the people prefer shorter ones.
I have recently stared writing, and lets just say it was a looonnnggg first chapter.
for me I personally like it when I get to read more of the content.

but what about you?

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[ThunderChicken]

I prefer long chapters. It makes it easy to keep up with the story

[Lensing]

That depends on the story and also your definition of long and short

[Azifri]

I've been reading webcomics since before tapas and webtoons existed and all I can say is that I prefer episodes short enough so the author can create them sustainably and eventually finish the story ^^

Sure, I'd love to have long updates of a story I'm interested in, but usually this means the author will get to a point where they can't keep up, get tired of the story or burn out, and it will all end in ghosting the comic or a hiatus post.

[stiatent]

Based on the type of series basic gag types (short) vs deep immersive ongoing plot (longer), and target demographic and personal time you have for series creation.
Yep me too also enjoy getting to read more content

but what about you?

Mines on the immersive ongoing plot-side so most of my episodes usually end up long. The aim was to make it feel like a 45 minute TV series, so an 'actual episode' can usually run between 6-10 'Tapas episodes'. I'm just one guy so episodes with detailed environments, effects and fight scenes usually span across more 'Tapas episodes' and can end up shorter in length (just to keep the series active). I usually determine the cut off point for a Tapas Episode by ending it at a cliffhanger.

Incase worried about length for 1st chapter, maybe once you have enough to quickly set the tone about the series for readers, other "less important things to the first scene" can be hinted in background maybe but you can always consider exploring those further in the series when they truly serve importance to plot (just to avoid things getting info-dumpy).

If RL demands more from you, it might be safer to do shorter episodes that are a portion of an actual bigger episode.

Wishing you success on your writing journey!

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[Nomadiceul]

Yeah, depends on if you want a slow burn in a short story or a fast burn in a long story. Really it all depends on the pacing, because quick endings are usually terrible.

[LunarScyphozoa]

Depends on the story, but in general I prefer shorter updates so the creator can make them more frequently. If there’s months between chapters I’m probably going to forget what’s going on.

[ArtGremlin]

I’d say my pages are pretty short to medium length. I often end the page on a scene change or slight cliffhanger/punchline or even just when it feels right. I like making them short like this as a tool to make scene changes feel a little more natural.

When reading other’s comics, I’d say there’s benefits to both long and short. When a comic updates that I know has shorter pages I usually read that one first, because I know it won’t take long to get through. And longer ones I save for later because they’ll hold my attention for longer and I want to focus on it. But really, as long as the content is good the length doesn’t matter.

[Oriflamme]

For me it is less about length, and more about something long enough that the reader does not feel like they wasted their time clicking on your chapter and short enough that I can deliver on a somewhat consistent schedule.

I know I can deliver roughly 18 panels a month, so I write my story around each month something that moves the plot enough and gives the reader a sense of forward progression that fits within 18 panels.

Also, even if you are better than me at chapter creation speed, I would still recommend something that is on the shorter side of your ideal length because it forces you to be an efficient storyteller. To really ask yourself what is important to your story so the narrative does not feel bloated and start meandering.

On the “business” side shorter updates are also better because they usually mean more frequent updates and more chapters to collect views.

If you feel your first chapter is too long, it probably means it is. Come back to it after a few days to edit it. I sometimes end up rewriting my chapter multiple times to get something I find satisfactory.

[kyupol]

I prefer short ones. Easier to move through pages and bookmark at any time. I hate scrolling way too much

[JJay]

Thank you so much for this. I tried making manga but its very time consuming, so i decided to write. but my first chapter ended up being 5 pages.

so before writing the next one i wanted to ask every one.

Thank you it really helps!

[JJay]

is that with Comics or Novels?

[JJay]

i do agree with you in the comic aspects, cause when i tried creating my first page for my comic I gave up honestly. And with a full time job i couldn't even create a single panel. which is why i started writing.
if you create 18 panels a months, kudos to you! cause i could never do it.
I hardly made 5 pages of my manga then gave up!

keep up the good work! and thank you replying. ^^

[JJay]

That's a valid reason! Thank you! ^^

[kyupol]

Both for comics and novels.

[WildMoonCrow]

My adhd self prefers short chapters, can’t pay attention that long when I read web novels It’s also easier to just stop reading and continue next time from a comfortable spot without having to stop mid-chapter :3

[drewdoniger]

The chance hasn't come up yet, but I plan to have a chapter that is one panel long, and the next chapter starts on the same page

But I prefer long chapters

[arcaneer99]

Hello

Long chapters are okay in my book, so long as it benefits the story that's being created. Building from the genre, pacing and hooks, let readers dive right into compelling art and/or words.

[NGChloe]

Depends on my mood, but generally, when writing, long chapters are preferred. You want to get as much detail as possible within the limits of the novel. I wish there were an extra 5K even, this site can be quite short on chara count.

[jwabeasley]

For webnovels, I'm far more likely to read short chapters. When I did novel-type writing back in the day, I found that writing way too much was easy - the ability to concisely tell a great story is where the real craft lies. And I've been burned on some super-long webnovels! I get to the point where I'm 800k words in and then the novel dies or something like that.

To be honest, the time sink I get for trying to read webnovels means that I usually don't bother to keep up with them (I have so much else to do!). A short chapter makes it easier to say "Just one more chapter."