long-form

or long·form

[ lawng-fawrm, long‐ ]

adjective

1. noting or relating to journalistic content or a genre of journalism characterized by stories or essays that are several thousand words long, typically combining factual reporting with a narrative and empathetic style:

   A long-form article can illuminate and humanize your subject.

2. noting or relating to other types of print or visual media content characterized by in-depth, lengthy narratives:

   a long-form TV drama whose story unfolds over ten episodes; long-form comics and graphic novels.

noun

1. journalistic or other media content so characterized:

   I've started writing more long-form on my blog.

Word History and Origins

Origin of long-form¹

long ¹( def ) + form ( def )

Example Sentences

The medium, the long form, rewards… if not ambiguity, then elements that create multiple reactions in the viewer.

From The Daily Beast

When I want to think deeply, I write out my thoughts as long-form narratives or do mind mapping on my computer.

From The Daily Beast

I was actually telling a story, and line by line when you put it all together it forms a long-form narrative of the trip.

From The Daily Beast

Using long-form poetry, they crafted something that was simultaneously satirical and celebratory of the art of dressing well.

From The Daily Beast

For proof good long-form journalism should never die, read Dan Barry's five part series on Elyria, Ohio.

From The Daily Beast

This species is very distinct on account of its long form, and curved lower face, as well as its outer surface.

From Project Gutenberg

The emaciation of his long form was plainly seen through the single scarlet blanket which covered it.

From Project Gutenberg

My own preference is for the long form, because oftentimes the short form is not perfectly clear to the legislator.

From Project Gutenberg

"Good morning, Mr. Rattar," said he, throwing his long form into the clients' chair as he spoke.

From Project Gutenberg

A few minutes later the long form of the explorer appeared above the incline.

From Project Gutenberg