What’s The Best Length For A Short Story Or Poem?

Like it or not, if you want to get your short story or poem published in a literary journal, the length is going to matter. More readers are using mobile devices to scroll through short stories and poetry, and longer works are harder to enjoy on a cell phone or tablet. Editors are tailoring their magazines to this readership by favoring shorter pieces. If you want to know the best length for a short…