1,000 words is much more challenging than, say 4,000. It's also limiting in terms of several of your stated criteria. You get a certain kind of story at short l

1,000 words is much more challenging than, say 4,000. It's also limiting in terms of several of your stated criteria. You get a certain kind of story at short length. Generally you can get a higher level of literature around 3,000-4,000 or more.