Chapter length

Allison · Apr 17, 2012

Hi,

I'm writing a book that is a collection of interviews in Q&A format,
with one interview per chapter.

So far, the longest chapter is 25 pages, and the shortest is 12 pages.
Is it unacceptable to have such a variation in chapter lengths?

Thanks!

Ruth2 · Apr 17, 2012

Good question. I don't know. I know when I'm reading that a variety in chapter length doesn't bother me. I'd think with interviews it would be more of a given anyway. Some subjects talk a lot; some not so much.

Royal Mercury · Apr 17, 2012

As long as its great interview, why stop? Use the quality of the content to guide you in length.

Allison · Apr 17, 2012

Thanks, guys! You've made my life a lot easier.

veinglory · Apr 23, 2012

I don't see how it would matter.

JWGriebel · Apr 23, 2012

I've read books with far greater variety in chapter length (Bentley Little has done some one page chapters followed by thirty page chapters). Whatever feels right is right.

Lord Hierarch · Apr 23, 2012

Usually my 'chapters' are 7-10 pages.

Chapter length

Allison

Ruth2

Tam, na Koncu Drevoreda

Royal Mercury

I think I am, therefore....

Allison

veinglory

volitare nequeo

JWGriebel

Decrepit

Lord Hierarch