How long does it take to read On Becoming a Novelist?
On Becoming a Novelist by John Gardner takes about 2 hours 45 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 2 hours 45 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1983. 150 pages, about 41,250 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 35 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 43 minutes |
The page count is the median across 5 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Contains advice to young writers organized around three main questions: Am I talented enough? How should I educate myself? Can I make a living from writing fiction?
Subjects: Authorship, Fiction, Vocational guidance, Orientation professionnelle, Technique, Art d'écrire
