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Thursday, July 23, 2026

Is It Ever Too Late to Become a Writer? Why Your Best Writing May Still Be Ahead

From Edie: Henry McLaughlin reminds writers it's never too late to become a writer. Discover why age is an advantage, how to pursue your writing dreams, and trust God's timing for your story.


Is It Ever Too Late to Become a Writer? Why Your Best Writing May Still Be Ahead
by Henry McLaughlin @RiverBendSagas

My writing career began in my early forties when I had the brilliant idea I could write a novel. I’ve been a reader all my life. I think I was born reading a Batman comic book. I remember thinking, how hard could writing be? You just put one word after another, right?

So, I dabbled, as I call it, for about 10 years. I rewrote the first chapter probably 15 times.