...to want to...

[pollyglot]

write a book, at almost 74? It will require travel to the other side of the world and lots of resources for the research. Probably no-one will publish it, and no-one will read it. Am I wasting the few years I have left and should I just play bridge and walk the dog? Cheers.

[TiredMamOfTwo]

Never to old! Go for it.

[Wonkasworld]

@pollyglot

write a book, at almost 74? It will require travel to the other side of the world and lots of resources for the research. Probably no-one will publish it, and no-one will read it. Am I wasting the few years I have left and should I just play bridge and walk the dog? Cheers.

Go for it! Good luck.

[Wonkasworld]

Publish it yourself.

[AbsolutelyFemale]

Mary Wesley, one of my favourite writers, only started writing novels at the age of 70. So go for it.

[Fionaville]

Go for it!

[coffeorbust]

Absolutely go for it ❤️

[pollyglot]

Wonkasworld · Today 22:47

Publish it yourself.

Sorry to be so ignorant, Wonka, but how do I do that?

Thank you, everyone for your encouragement.

[Frazzledmummy123]

Go for it! Why not? It will be an exciting project. You can self publish and still have your books in waterstones and local independent book stores.

I wrote and self published 2 childrens books and it is the best thing I ever did for a sense of achievement, and I enjoyed every minute of it.

[Redshoeblueshoe]

Go for it.

[Wonkasworld]

@pollyglot

Wonkasworld · Today 22:47

Publish it yourself.

Sorry to be so ignorant, Wonka, but how do I do that?

Thank you, everyone for your encouragement.

Will leave @Frazzledmummy123 to answer x

[WhileMyGuitarGentlyWeeps]

DO IT BABY!!!

[Catsmere]

Can you afford the travel and not leave yourself potentially out of money at the end of it? I presume the answer is yes.

Even if you don't publish, ime researching was as much fun as writing, so why not?

[WhileMyGuitarGentlyWeeps]

LOADS of info online about how to self publish a book @pollyglot

Just google 'self publishing a book.'

self publishing a book - Google Search

[Boomboom22]

Def do it, put to publishers and if none bite self publish.

[pollyglot]

Wow...thank you so much, everyone! D'oh, why didn't I just google it?? Sorry...

Frazzled - You are awesome!

[Wonkasworld]

@pollyglot

Wow...thank you so much, everyone! D'oh, why didn't I just google it?? Sorry...

Frazzled - You are awesome!

That was @WhileMyGuitarGentlyWeeps who provided the link.
😃

[RicherThanYews]

I voted YABU because you think a specific age is a barrier. If you have the means and the enthusiasm you should bloody do it. Bon voyage!

[RubyRubyRubyRubay]

Sounds like the perfect adventure!

[theduchessofspork]

Go for it.

But you know that.

[MissMillyFluff]

Go for it! It will exorcise a lot of demons or help you relive amazing memories. Best of luck! x

[commonground]

But who will look after the dog? (Genuine question).

[ACGTHelix]

if you don't write it, then its a certain that no one will read it. besides if Catherine Langford can research and recruit individuals to run and operate the stargate for the military, then why not write a book ?

[WhileMyGuitarGentlyWeeps]

@Wonkasworld

That was @WhileMyGuitarGentlyWeeps who provided the link.
😃

I think Pollyglot was thanking me for suggesting the googling, and saying frazzled was awesome for writing and self publishing 2 books.

[Wonkasworld]

@WhileMyGuitarGentlyWeeps

I think Pollyglot was thanking me for suggesting the googling, and saying frazzled was awesome for writing and self publishing 2 books.

Oh got you, oops 😍

[pollyglot]

WhileMyGuitarGentlyWeeps · Today 23:16

Wonkasworld · Today 23:04

That was @WhileMyGuitarGentlyWeeps who provided the link.
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I think Pollyglot was thanking me for suggesting the googling, and saying frazzled was awesome for writing and self publishing 2 books.  

You're all amazing! I'll let you know when I'm an acclaimed author and winner of the Booker (coughcough)...