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How Much Time Should You Spend Writing a Story?

How Much Time Should You Spend Writing a Story?

That’s the wrong question, but I do have some answers

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Robert Roy Britt
Nov 01, 2023
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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. I’ll even tell you exactly how long it took to write this piece.

First, I want to emphasize that…

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