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I'm in my 50's and I read less now, it's because writers are now younger than me and they tell stories I've already lived. I suspect all older folk might feel t
by altitudinous 6y ago
I'm in my 50's and I read less now, it's because writers are now younger than me and they tell stories I've already lived. I suspect all older folk might feel the same? Writing is for the young? Being published is for the young?
- borroka 6y agoThat's the time when you switch to reading dead authors, who are blessed by the wisdom given to those with us no more.
- everybodyknows 6y agoAuthors your age are still writing. Highly recommended: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/08/24/cicadia https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/08/24/cicadia
- neonate 6y agoThat story is about teenagers, which kind of reinforces the GP's point. It's good though!
- Insanity 6y agoThis highly depends on the genre of what you read of course. I suppose you haven't lived a "space opera" no matter what your age is. :-)