Good ways to increase word count without making it sound like filler crap?

[Pseudogeek]

I'm writing a novel in a class I'm taking (it's called OYAN - One Year Adventure Novel) and I don't want mine to be a little 72-page thing. What are good ways to increase word count? We're only allowed 12 chapters.

[Elysium]

Quality over quantity. Sometimes the 72 page novel is 10x better than the 500 page one. I mean, The Great Gatsby is an excellent book and my copy isn't even 200 pages.

[Pseudogeek]

I guess I'll have to remember that.

Like the username, it's from Greek mythology, no?

[audiophile5]

Quality over quantity. Sometimes the 72 page novel is 10x better than the 500 page one. I mean, The Great Gatsby is an excellent book and my copy isn't even 200 pages.

I agree, even if it's short, if it's good, it's a win win situation.
I do have to say that Stephen King doesn't follow the rule Quality over quantity. His books are both long and amazing.

[dingleberryz]

use lots of dialog and literary devices