...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.

Never to old! Go for it.

Go for it! Good luck.

Publish it yourself.

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

Go for it!

Absolutely go for it ❤️

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.

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.

Go for it.

Will leave @Frazzledmummy123 to answer x

DO IT BABY!!!

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?

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

Just google 'self publishing a book.'

self publishing a book - Google Search

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

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.
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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!

Sounds like the perfect adventure!

Go for it.

But you know that.

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

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

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 ?

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 😍

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)...