Experts explain how to start writing a book
Writing experts discuss motivations and methods for people who want to write a novel.
Reasons writers choose the craft
Some individuals view writing as a necessary form of artistic expression. Others feel a story inside them needs to get out through cathartic release. For many, the task serves as a powerful act of imagination and self-affirmation.
Survey data on completion rates
A 2021 survey by ThriftBooks found that more than half of respondents had a good idea for a novel. Only 15 percent of those people had started writing their project. Just eight percent reported having finished the book.
Advice from industry professionals
Jami Attenberg notes that some people are born writers who communicate with the world this way. Marita Golden adds that the difficulty of the task makes it an irresistible personal challenge for many.
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