Why Your 50s Could Be The Perfect Time To Start A Writing Career

The myth of the “Too Late” career change is just that, a myth

Rick Martinez
5 min readNov 8, 2023

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Fifty is not the finish line; it’s the starting gate.

You’ve lived, loved, and lost enough to fill pages. Now, it’s time to turn decades of living into compelling narratives. With the unique stability that the decades have given and a network of connections, you’re set to take the literary world by storm.

The 50s are the golden era for writing — the perfect mix of experience, stability, and freedom.

Why Writing?

There are a multitude of reasons why the 50s could be the perfect time to start a writing career.

For starters, this is an age where many individuals have already established their professional and personal lives. This means that they no longer have to worry about climbing the corporate ladder or raising a family, giving them more time and mental space to pursue their passions.

Further, with decades of life experience under their belt, people in their 50s have a wealth of knowledge and stories to draw from.

This not only adds depth and authenticity to their writing but also makes it more relatable to a wide audience.

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Rick Martinez

* Professional ghostwriter and USA Today Bestselling author * My mission: revolutionize the world of non-fiction writing. * Helping folks write their book