# Unfinished Novels: The Dream of Writing a Book

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-05-23T11:45:52+00:00
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Paschal Donohoe, former finance minister, once aspired to be a writer, but his literary pursuits never materialized. This sparked a discussion among listeners about their own aspirations to write a book. A significant portion, 42%, expressed interest but lacked confidence in completing it. Thirty-five percent showed no interest, and another 33% found the idea too challenging. However, 19% are planning to write a book, and 14% have already done so, indicating that some are turning their ideas into reality. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ef589dbd2c843e8d

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