How Long to Read About Writing

How Long Does it Take to Read About Writing?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read About Writing by Samuel R. Delany

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

From the four-time Nebula Award–winning novelist and literary critic, essential reading for the creative writer. Award-winning novelist Samuel R. Delany has written a book for creative writers to place alongside E. M. Forster’s Aspects of the Novel and Lajos Egri’s Art of Dramatic Writing. Taking up specifics (When do flashbacks work, and when should you avoid them? How do you make characters both vivid and sympathetic?) and generalities (How are novels structured? How do writers establish serious literary reputations today?), Delany also examines the condition of the contemporary creative...

How long is About Writing?

About Writing by Samuel R. Delany is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read About Writing Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read About Writing aloud.

What Reading Level is About Writing?

About Writing is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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