Here's one that has bothered me for a long time... I am writing (as I always am) a children's fantasy novel that I hope to submit to an agent this year. It's a fairly dark, spooky story in a magical setting, starring an ordinary girl. I only have one problem with it...
I'm only 21.
Is that enough life experience to be writing anything? Can a person's style be sufficiently mature by that age? Will an agent look at the DOB and dismiss the submission? I'd appreciate some thoughts on this!
I don't think your age should be a factor in someone's view of your writing. For example, I'm 21 and am planning the final stages of my book. Even though I am young, I think I have valid and interesting things to say. So now, being young doesn't mean you can't write, it just means you are passionate about something at an early age
It's not just about life experience, imagination and good writing skills make a good book and age doesn't come into it if you can master these things, particularly in the genre your interested in. I only wish I'd started earlier.
Don't worry about your age ;)
Just watch out that you don't sound anything like harry potter and you'll be fine