The main difference between a novel and a short story lies in their length and complexity. Novels are longer works of fiction that typically have a more complex plot, multiple characters, and detailed settings. They are usually over 50,000 words in length. On the other hand, short stories are much shorter works of fiction that focus on a single plot or idea, with fewer characters and a more concise writing style. Short stories are usually under 7,500 words in length.
