Fiction writing
Writing your own short stories and novels, and building the worlds they live in.
Fiction writing
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $5
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- You end up with something you made.
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You want to switch your brain off
- You want a workout
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What it feels like
Fiction writingAverage arts & Expression hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$5The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$60About $0.38 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
You need nothing to start. Buy only what you miss after a few sessions.
Your first session
Write a 500-word scene from a single prompt, with no editing allowed.
30 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does fiction writing cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $5 a month once you are going.
How much time does fiction writing take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do fiction writing at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is fiction writing good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Write a 500-word scene from a single prompt, with no editing allowed.
Do I need other people for fiction writing?
No. It works fine on your own.