The Three Types of Novella
In general, novellas fall into one of three categories: literary, inspirational and genre.
These groups are not formal and each is multifaceted, and carries plenty opportunity.
If you like mind-games a literary novella might be for you. These kinds of stories often forgo a complex plot-line in favour of psychological detail, emotional expression and the exploration of a character’s psychological depth. ‘Heart of Darkness’, by Joseph Conrad is an excellent example.
If you’re drawn to the lighter side of things, an inspirational novella might fit you. These stories usually avoid darker themes in favour of uplifting tales or fables. Additionally, inspirational novellas are great for all ages - meaning you can tailor your story for children and adolescents, too.
Struggling to fit your style into one of these? If you’re the imaginative type, why not try a genre novella? Ranging from sci-fi to suspense and fantasy, genre novellas tell exciting, short and easy to follow plot lines with the goal of telling a good story fast. The famous post-apocalyptic story, ‘I am Legend’, was originally written in novella form.
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