Good assessments..
Yeah I'd have to say it's crazy how much more time it takes to write a really good short story vs. writing a really good rhymed verse. Although when I write a verse, the goal is to construct a world or create something with vibrance that speaks to readers. A story is a whole new ball game, because those characters, environments, and the story as a whole requires more attention. Taking away the rhyming can also feel awkward for awhile.
One thing I think translates well is our ability to let the language "flow" because we develop an acuity at manipulating the sounds and streams of language that have momentum. We thrive at aggressive streams of thought, which could translate to more realistic and passionate dialogue from genuine characters in a story. When trying to write a "page turner" we sort of complement that process, because we write "bar turners."
Or I'm just reaching.
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