How long does it take to read The Art of Fiction?
Notes on Craft for Young Writers
The Art of Fiction by John Gardner takes about 4 hours 6 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 4 hours 6 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1984. 224 pages, about 61,600 words.
9 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 6 hours 51 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 4 hours 6 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 2 hours 34 minutes |
The page count is the median across 6 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Explains the principles and techniques of good writing, and discusses the seven basic technical matters that beginning writers must constantly bear in mind.
Subjects: Technique, Fiction, Writing & editing guides, Reference, Literary Collections, Composition & Creative Writing - Fiction
