Baby Boomers Make Good Authors
Why? Because we have a lot of experience tucked under our belts. I don’t think that anyone can really be a good writer until there is a certain level of life experience. Now of course there are exceptions. Mary Shelley turned out “Frankenstein” in her teens; but perhaps, considering the nature of the beast (pun intended) that even gives my position more strength. I found a writer who has followed his dream and is finding success at being an author. His name is Clifford Forde and his novel is called, The Pursuit of Innocence.
Forde taught literature and English for over 25 years at the college level. It is unusual to find someone who is willing to take a risk, leave a stable career, and start a new one - especially a career that is incredibly competitive and when retirement is looming closer. But really, if not then, when should someone do that? Forde has shown that dreams can become realities and Baby Boomers, with their wealth of experiences, have a lot to offer. His success has got to feel marvelous!
Clifford Forde: Finding the Magic in Writing a Book
Clifford Forde - Mountain Mist Productions
Writing The Serious Novel by Clifford Forde
I’m not sure if I’m a “Golden Ager” at age 52, but I agree with your premise that age and life experience helps round out a writer. Thank you for the links - I look forward to looking into them!
By Marti on May 21st, 2006 at 3:07 pm
[…] I talked about a Baby Boomer the other day that had turned a lifelong dream into a career. He finally dedicated himself to writing and is now a published author. Now that the Baby Boomers are turning 60, this seems to be a trend. Rather than considering retirement, and retreating to the rose garden, Baby Boomers are launching new careers and these new jobs are doing the things they have always wanted to do. […]
By Baby Boomers Launching New Careers » Golden Agers - Serving Baby Boomers and Seniors on May 24th, 2006 at 5:07 am