It takes the average reader 2 hours and 30 minutes to read On Becoming a Novelist by John Gardner
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
The classic for serious fiction writers: “The book is the result of John Gardner’s twenty-odd years of teaching experience, and it shows” (Anne Tyler). In this essential guide, John Gardner advises the aspiring fiction author on such topics as the value of creative writing workshops, the developmental stages of literary growth, and the inevitable experience of writer’s block. Drawn from his two decades of experience in creative writing, Gardner balances his compassion for his students with his knowledge of the publishing industry, and truthfully relates his experiences of the hardships that...
On Becoming a Novelist by John Gardner is 150 pages long, and a total of 37,500 words.
This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read On Becoming a Novelist aloud.
On Becoming a Novelist is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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