If you make up your story as you write it, does it take longer when you are writing the beginning? Do you notice a difference between novels and short stories in this aspect of writing?
Nope, beginnings are my fastest. Probably the first 10-20k. Heading into the middle is when I start to slow down, then I usually pick up again towards the end.
If you make up your story as you write it, does it take longer when you are writing the beginning? Do you notice a difference between novels and short stories in this aspect of writing?
Depends.