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Is 40 too old to become an author?

No, it isn't too late. That's the answer, no matter how old you are. Writing isn't only a talent; it's a craft you can master with practice just like anything else.

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No, it isn't too late. That's the answer, no matter how old you are. Writing isn't only a talent; it's a craft you can master with practice just like anything else. No one ever wonders if it’s too late to learn how to garden or bake bread. And writing isn’t like a sport where you burn out at age 21 because it’s so physically demanding. One of my favorite infographics is on the Books on the Wall blog. It categorizes the age when famous authors published their writing. The ages span from 17 to 40 and beyond. Some writers begin early in life, others late. There isn't only one path to artistry—that's what makes it artistic. Learning how to write boils down to three factors: figuring out what kind of writing you want to do, sitting down to write, and getting appropriate feedback.

Figure Out What to Write

How do you know what to write? First, go over to your bookcase or load your favorite ebook app and take a look at the titles you own, especially titles that you’ve read multiple times. Are they non-fiction or fiction? Are they literary or genre? Are they classic or niche?

The old cliche of writing is to write what you know, but I think a better adage would be to write what you love. Take a look at the titles you love and seriously consider creating your own. You have to write about something, so be sure to make it something you love to think about—better yet dream about.

Start Writing

The most difficult part of writing is making time for the process. Staring at a blank page or screen has stopped many a budding write in her tracks. The good news is that you can train yourself to have good writing habits. Like with exercise, start small—write for ten or fifteen minutes a day. If you’re a brand-new writer, don’t try to write a book first thing. Instead, try to finish a 1000-word article or a short story first.

Accepting Feedback

I’ve written a whole article on accepting feedback. The short answer is that you need it. Find someone that you trust and share your writing with them. It’s not an optional step, and to truly be a writer you have to allow your work to be critiqued and discussed.

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The data for this edition was collected during the second week of March 2022. It is permanent BETA list as many highly cited authors does not developed yet a public personal profiles in Google Scholar. It is volountary but it is a very easy and free task and with a surprisingly large coverage of both contributions and citations. It is also probably we overlooked a few profiles, so please contact us with any information regarding gaps, missing profiles or the full project. Our editor is available from this email address Isidro F. Aguillo, but we strongly suggest to read Methodology in advance.

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