[Marco]

Estimates as to what percentage of novels written are commercially publishable average out at 1%. I've read industry insiders who've put it as high as "from 1 to 5%" and one U.S. agent who put it as low as 0.1%, but 1% seems to be a standard guess. Interestingly, John's take up rate so far is over 1%!!! Maybe you're the good writers' choice, John!