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2026 March March Issue: Too late? Too old?

March Issue:
Too late? Too old?
By Mindy McHorse

A banner with the March Barefoot Writer Magazine cover with the words: New Issue Out Now

If you’ve ever worried it’s “too late” to build your writing career …

This month’s issue will happily prove you wrong!

I personally love the twists and turns … and proof second acts can happen at ANY age or stage of life.

But check it out for yourself — and let me know what YOU think over in our Facebook group.

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Published: March 7, 2026

March Issue: Too late? Too old? By Mindy McHorse

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