How long does it take to read How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy?
How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy by Orson Scott Card takes about 2 hours 34 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 2 hours 34 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1990. 140 pages, about 38,500 words.
6 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 4 hours 17 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 2 hours 34 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 36 minutes |
The page count is the median across 4 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
A good read covering world creation, what is and isn't science fiction, what to do if you want to have a career in sci-fi and story creation. Well written and enjoyable, good for anyone considering writing sci-fi or fantasy.
Subjects: Authorship, Science fiction, Creative writing, Authorship, handbooks, manuals, etc., Science fiction, technique, Academic Literacy
