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Originally Posted by cromag
I think there are two dynamics at work here. The writer's first call is to write the story, at its "natural" length. This is a work of art. The editor has to fill an anthology with stories that fit certain specifications that might include genre, tone, and even length. This is more of a craft, in my mind.
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Writing to a fixed length is indeed a craft, and an absolutely essential one for journalism, academic writing, etc. Probably less of a consideration for creative writing.