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• Book Fact: Don’t Believe Everything You Hear

  

  Many people believe that Charles Dickens was paid by the word, which is why many of his books are so lengthy. The statement is a myth; Charles Dickens was not paid by the word, but rather by installment as his novels were serialized His writing was often lengthy because serial publication required him to provide enough…

  Lori O’Gara

  November 8, 2025

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