How Much Time Should You Spend Writing a Story?
That’s the wrong question, but I do have some answers
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5 min readJan 22, 2024
Writers often ask how long it takes me to write an article. As you might guess, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. In fact, the question is all wrong. But I can offer some helpful parameters and, more importantly, firm advice on how to use your time wisely when penning non-fiction.
First, know that time spent rarely corresponds directly to story length. A long story can flow out of my fingers with ease; a short story can take forever…