Writers can become successes at any age--we know that, and we know it's the quality and timeliness of their work that makes that success come true. But older writers, many in my classes, often comment on how challenged they feel competing with younger writers who have decades ahead of them. "Agents want to know you have books in your future," said one of my students last week. "I'm not sure how many I can promise at sixty-five." Another worried about her appearance--was it current enough to promote if her book did well?
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