""Mature" works for me because it's more a state of mind than a number. Several of my books deal with issues of mature women and sexuality, fear and/or welcome of aging, etc. I was glad to see your post because I thought…"
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Older Women Writers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rebecca Coffey Jan 12, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
What particular problems do you encounter as an older writer? Particularly interested in biases based on content of work.
Older Women Writers
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I've just joined She Writes. It seems from the photos that most of the members are much younger than I am (I'm 74.) Though I certainly keep up with modern life and write in a variety of styles, I…Continue
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Martina Reisz Newberry replied to the discussion 'Older Women Writers'
"Hello! You're right about the bias of editors toward younger writers. Though the work of more mature writers is often better, more skilled, more finely crafted, mature women writers tend to be ignored and overlooked. I believe the only way to…"
Ellen Appleby Keim replied to the discussion 'Older Women Writers'
"I'm sure you can do it, too! I salute you for getting more than 300 pages under your belt. You may be wise to not get into blogging. It does take up a lot of time, although I do think I've learned a lot from doing it. I haven't gotten…"
Susan Ruane McConnell replied to the discussion 'Older Women Writers'
"Me, too. Just joined --- and perhaps the "baby" at 53 ---- but definitely not a member of the majority here. LOL. Ellen, I'm going to check you out at Femagination --- I've yet to blog; I'm trying so hard to finish a…"
Ellen Appleby Keim replied to the discussion 'Older Women Writers'
"Count me in. I'm 58 and presently blogging like a fiend at Femagination. So much so that I rarely find time for anything else (like marketing, submitting, etc.). One thing I've found that's a bit disconcerting since I've finally…"
Meg Waite Clayton left a comment for Barbara F. Lefcowitz
"Barbara, saw your post on Older Women Writers. I certainly qualify compared to many of the youngsters around here (I just turned 51) and would be happy to set up the group if you are uncomfortable doing that yourself. Just let me know.
Best,
Meg…"
Roselle A Zubey replied to the discussion 'Older Women Writers'
"I've just returned to writing after a long time off so I'm not nearly ready to try to have anything published . However, I'm really troubled (and a little bit scared) by the fact that there seems to be problems for older writers. (I…"
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Older Women Writers
What particular problems do you encounter as an older writer? Particularly interested in biases based on content of work.
Barbara F. Lefcowitz replied to the discussion 'Older Women Writers'
"Thanks. I hope more people will reply and that someone will tell me how to set up a group. Barbara"
Judith Hope replied to the discussion 'Older Women Writers'
"What a good idea. I am 67, and becoming excited about my Next 30 Vital Years (cribbed from Dr. Francis McNab, a Melbourne - Australia psychologist.) I confess to being a bit taken aback by my aging, and my actual age ... I have been so busy living…"
Barbara F. Lefcowitz replied to the discussion 'Older Women Writers'
"I, too, value some of my "immature" thoughts and acts. But I don't think it's too late for you; the trick is to take a deep breath and send out something you've written to a journal--actually to more than one, because some…"
Carol Feiner replied to the discussion 'Older Women Writers'
"Barbara, I would welcome a group for "mature" writers. My situation is different -- I have NO publications. At 61 I feel that I have squandered my writing talent and that it's now too late to ever get published.
And while I might be…"
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Older Women Writers
I've just joined She Writes. It seems from the photos that most of the members are much younger than I am (I'm 74.) Though I certainly keep up with modern life and write in a variety of styles, I realize that despite my ample publications, editors of journals these days are interested in topics that concern20 to maybe 30 year olds. Even Poets & Writers has a definite tilt towards the younger writer, especially if she is seeking an MFA program. Would like to start a discussion, and perhaps…See More
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- Who I am:
- BarbaraLefcowitzPoetry.com (includes selected poetry and prose from over the past 30 years). Poetry section is named COMBING THE RAIN
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- I've published 9 poetry bookis: A RISK OF GREEN, THE WILD PIANO, THE QUEEN OF LOST BAGGAGE, SHADOWS & GOATBONES, THE MINARETS OF VIENNA, A HAND OF STARS, THE POLITICS OF SNOW, PHOTO, BOMB, RED CHAIR, THE BLUE TRAIN TO AMERICA, plus individual poems, stories, and essays in over 500 journals and anthiologies.
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Occasionally
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Editing services in all genres
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- No
- My professional associations:
- The Writer's Center, Bethesda, MD.
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- At 2:32pm on January 12, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Barbara, saw your post on Older Women Writers. I certainly qualify compared to many of the youngsters around here (I just turned 51) and would be happy to set up the group if you are uncomfortable doing that yourself. Just let me know.
Best,
Meg Waite Clayton
www.megwaiteclayton.com
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