How Long to Read Comforts of the Abyss: The Art of Persona Writing

How Long Does it Take to Read Comforts of the Abyss: The Art of Persona Writing?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Comforts of the Abyss: The Art of Persona Writing by Philip Schultz

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

Description

A vivid, intimate, and inspiring exploration of how to write through persona, from the Pulitzer Prize–winning founder of an influential writing school. Throughout his growth as a writer, acclaimed poet Philip Schultz has battled with the dark voice in his head—the “shitbird,” as his late friend the poet Ralph Dickey termed it—that whispers his insecurities and questions his ability to create. Persona writing, a method of borrowing the voice and temperament of accomplished writers, offers him imaginative distance and perspective on his own negative inclinations. In this candid and generous...

How long is Comforts of the Abyss: The Art of Persona Writing?

Comforts of the Abyss: The Art of Persona Writing by Philip Schultz is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Comforts of the Abyss: The Art of Persona Writing Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Comforts of the Abyss: The Art of Persona Writing aloud.

What Reading Level is Comforts of the Abyss: The Art of Persona Writing?

Comforts of the Abyss: The Art of Persona 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.

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