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No. All his fictional works were contracted for individually. Because the contracts generally specified a certain number of installments and the installments were of a specific number of pages, you could calculate a rough rate of pay based on an approximate number of words. But none of his contemporaries or publishers thought to do that. With his first novel (*The Pickwick Papers*), he quickly became Eng land's most popular novelist and remained so until his death. He was paid very well, reflecting his immense popularity, and he was under no pressure to produce a lot of words except from his voluntarily chosen modes of publication and writing.
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How did Charles Dickens books published?
Charles Dickens's books were actually published in increments. He was paid by the local newspaper by the word, which is where his style of superfluous writing came. Some of his most famous works including A Christmas Carol were published in weekly installments this way.
Who was one of England's greatest authors?
Charles Dickens was an outstanding English writer. Perhaps one of his best novels was the Tale of Two Cities.
What was Charles Dickens personality like?
Charles dickens was a guy that cared for everyone and helped them every way he could!!!
Which hospital was Charles Dickens born in?
Somewhere in Portsmouth i believe...
Who famous was born in 1812 in landport Hampshire?
Charles Dickens
Who much did Charles Dickens get paid a word to write A Tale of Two Cities?
It is a complete myth that Charles Dickens was paid by the word. The question should be: "How much did Charles Dickens get paid per installment of A Tale of Two Cities?"
How much did Charles Dickens get paid per character?
Dickens was not paid by the character, but by the installments of the serialized story.
Who published Oliver Twist?
Charles Dickens Dickens may have authored the book (he was paid by the word, if you can believe that) but it was first published in 1838 by Richard Bentley.
Who first published Oliver Twist?
Charles Dickens Dickens may have authored the book (he was paid by the word, if you can believe that) but it was first published in 1838 by Richard Bentley.
Why are some of Charles Dickens novels so long with so many different characters?
He was paid by the word and his stories were serialized in magazines.
Why are some of Charles Dickens' novels so long with so many different characters?
He was paid by the word and his stories were serialized in magazines.
What word would NOT describe Mr Wemmick's reception at the prison in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens by Charles Dickens?
ignored
What is Charles Dickens full name?
Charles John Huffam Dickens.
How much did Charles Dickens get paid per installment of A Tale of Two Cities?
100000$
How did Charles Dickens books published?
Charles Dickens's books were actually published in increments. He was paid by the local newspaper by the word, which is where his style of superfluous writing came. Some of his most famous works including A Christmas Carol were published in weekly installments this way.
Is Charles Dickens single?
No, Charles Dickens is not single.
What is the birth name of Charles Dickens?
Charles Dickens's birth name is Charles John Huffam Dickens.
