It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read FLASH!: Writing the Very Short Story by John Dufresne
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An engaging and frank guide to writing the very short story, full of sound advice, exemplary models, and provocative exercises. The history of fiction has been dominated by the novel and the short story. But now a brave new genre has emerged: very brief fiction. FLASH! identifies the qualities that make for excellent flash fiction, demystifies the writing process, and guides writers by exercise and example through the world of the very short story. John Dufresne’s characteristic warmth, wit, and humor remind writers of the joy in the creative process, making this a perfect guide for any writer interested in trying a new form.
FLASH!: Writing the Very Short Story by John Dufresne is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.
This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read FLASH!: Writing the Very Short Story aloud.
FLASH!: Writing the Very Short Story is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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