How Long to Read Short Story Writing

How Long Does it Take to Read Short Story Writing?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 23 minutes to read Short Story Writing by Charles Barrett

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

Description

'to the aspiring writer...' Short Story Writing A Practical Treatise on the Art of the Short Story Short Story Writing for Beginners and the Advanced Writer How to Write a Short Story An Essential Element - The Essential Element Complete Edition By Charles Raymond Barrett This book is an attempt to put into definite form the principles observed by the masters of the short story in the practice of their art. It is the result of a careful study of their work, of some indifferent attempts to imitate them, and of the critical examination of several thousands of short stories written by amateurs. It is designed to be of practical assistance to the novice in short story writing, from the moment the tale is dimly conceived until it is completed and ready for the editor's judgment. The rules and principles here presented embody not what I conceive to be right, but what the great masters of the short story have thought to be right, and what they have proved to be at least successful. I speak only as a delver into the secrets of other men; and if I seem arrogant, it is due to the influence of the company I keep. My deductions are made not only from the artifices and triumphs of the successful, but from the struggles and failures of the unfortunate as well; and I have endeavored to make clear both the philosophy and the application of all the principles so deduced. Though in theory these rules are obligatory on all who essay the short story, they are frequently and knowingly evaded or violated by the masters of the art, whose genius is great enough to excuse their disregard of the conventions, or whose skill is sufficient to smooth over their technical lapses; but for the novice the only safe course is a careful observance of all conventions. To the aspiring writer this book may seem to be merely a catalogue of "Don'ts", the gist of which is, "Don't write"; but that is to misread me. Short story writing is not easy, and I cannot make it so, even if I would; but it is far from my purpose to discourage any person who feels the Heaven-sent call to write, and who has the will and ability to respond to it. But that call is but a summons to labor--and to labor the severest and most persistent. To one who comes to it but half-heartedly, illy prepared, shirking its requirements, I can predict certain failure; but to the earnest, serious, conscientious worker, I would say a word of hope. The promotion from the rank of amateur to the dignity of authorship may be long in coming, but it will come at last. Fame, like all else that this world has to give, depends largely upon downright hard work; and he who has the courage to strive in the face of disappointments will achieve success in the end. INDEX The Short Story - Short Stories Classified - The Plot - Titles Good and Bad - The Use of Facts - The Characters - Methods of Narration - The Beginning - The Story Proper - Climax and Conclusion - The Style - The Labor of Authorship - The Quest of a Market

How long is Short Story Writing?

Short Story Writing by Charles Barrett is 142 pages long, and a total of 35,784 words.

This makes it 48% the length of the average book. It also has 44% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Short Story Writing Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 15 minutes to read Short Story Writing aloud.

What Reading Level is Short Story Writing?

Short Story Writing is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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