The Guardian Australia
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Over half of Americans dream of writing novels, only eight percent finish
More than half of Americans believe they have a good novel idea, but only 8 percent finish writing a book, according to a 2021 ThriftBooks survey. Experts say aspiring writers face self-doubt and uncertainty about the process.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 16:00 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTC
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