An internet search will tell you that thousands of retirees aspire to be authors, with the goal of writing the next best seller.

But, did you know that less than 2% actually go down that road?

Before embarking on any new career, and especially that of writing, it’s important not to jump into it blindly.

Here are some things to consider:

Can you give it your all? Have you interviewed writers—or at least read about them—to find out if the life of a writer is really what you envisioned?

Then answer this question:

What will motivate you enough to get started? Money? Fame? The fun of creating a “story”?

And this one:

Are you able to set aside a block of time each day to write? Realistically, will you follow through?

And finally:

Will you allocate a portion of your finances to go to conferences, purchase books on writing, publishing/marketing, and so on? An internet search on the cost of these can be daunting, but it will help you immensely in the decision process.

Hopefully, I haven’t burst your bubble. If you’re still interested in writing, visit my website at www.brendapoulosauthor.com