The Next Chapter

Writing in Retirement

by Julie A. Gorges

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Pub Date 30 Sep 2024 | Archive Date 17 Jan 2025

I-Form Ink Publishing

Nonfiction (Adult) | Reference

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Description

The Next Chapter: Writing in Retirement contains a wealth of information to help any aspiring writer. But, if you’re retired or looking for an encore career, this book is written specifically with you in mind.

As an international award-winning author, blogger, and freelance writer for over three decades, Julie A Gorges has written an empowering book to help you write your way to a happy and fulfilling retirement.

After all, you’re never too old to pursue your passion!

The book provides the inspiration and motivation you need while sharing Gorges’ extensive knowledge and experience to jump-start your writing during your golden years.

With plenty of encouragement and help, you’ll explore all the many options available today – whether you want to write for pleasure or profit. Once you decide which direction to take, this book will guide you down your path with easy-to-understand steps to accomplish your goals.

The comprehensive guide includes vital tips on how to:

find inspiration for ideas
create the perfect writing space and develop a writing routine
write a novel, non-fiction book, or your life story
find an agent and/or publishing house
become an indie writer and self-publish at no cost
promote and market your book
write articles that sell and find freelance gigs on the Internet
start, promote, and monetize a blog
write travel articles and books
pen poetry, write a play, or start a journal

For further inspiration, the book includes interviews with retirees who successfully took up writing in their golden years. They share a variety of viewpoints, share a practical and realistic portrayal of what it takes to get started in this industry, and explain how they overcame challenges.

Don’t wait any longer to reimagine your retirement and turn your writing dreams into reality.

A Note From the Publisher

Julie A. Gorges is an award-winning journalist, author, and a member of the Authors Guild. Hundreds of her articles and short stories have been published in magazines including "Woman's World," "True Romance," and "Cricket."

Julie A. Gorges is an award-winning journalist, author, and a member of the Authors Guild. Hundreds of her articles and short stories have been published in magazines including "Woman's World,"...

Advance Praise

"Exceptionally well-written and comprehensive, "The Next Chapter: Writing in Retirement" is thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation. This hardcover edition of "The Next Chapter: Writing in Retirement" by author Julie Gorges must be considered essential reading for anyone of any age who seeks to write and publish a novel, memoir, non-fiction book, or blog. It will prove invaluable to anyone who aspires to become a freelancer or travel writer, pen poetry, start journaling, and write a play as their encore career in retirement. While also available in a paperback edition, "The Next Chapter: Writing in Retirement" is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, community, Senior Citizen Centers, college and university library Writing/Publishing collections, and Creative Writing Workshop curriculums/studies lists." ~ Midwest Book Reviews

"An intelligent guide by a seasoned writer...~ Kirkus Reviews

"For retirees seeking a new creative outlet or a way to preserve their memories, The Next Chapter: Writing in Retirement provides the perfect roadmap to begin this exciting journey." ~Readers' Favorite

"Gem of a book for anyone who has the interest but doesn't know how to start on the writing journey." ~Charlotte Byrd, USA Today Bestselling Author

The book provides the inspiration and motivation you need while sharing Julie Gorges' extensive knowledge and experience to jump-start your writing during your golden years." ~Catherine Michaels, Retiree and Award-Winning Author

If you have ever thought about writing in retirement, you need this book. It is a comprehensive guide to writing that covers everything...What’s more, it is written by an experienced, versatile writer, so you know her advice is solid. Plus, it’s enjoyable to read. Julie Gorges knows what it takes to start writing in retirement— and you will too if you read her excellent book! ~ Barry Silverstein, Retiree, Author, Blogger & Freelance Writer

The Next Chapter: Writing in Retirement is one of the best guidebooks I've seen. Gorges' suggestions and tips are for everyone who has a dream to write but doesn't know where to start. I highly recommend this book for all those interested in stepping into the literary world." ~Rosie Russell, Retiree and Children's Author

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Available Editions

EDITION	Ebook
ISBN	9798990106505
PRICE	US$3.99 (USD)
PAGES	288

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Featured Reviews

Mary P, Reviewer

I don't read a lot of non-fiction and each time I do, I tell myself I must read more!

I found this book easy to read and filled with many practical tips for new writers or those considering trying their hand at writing and publishing. It's divided into logical sections and essentially walks you through each step of the writing process from inspiration for ideas, how to create a workspace that helps you write, how to learn how to write and developing a routine for your writing. There are additional areas of the book dedicated to specifically writing novels, non fiction, autobiography, memoirs, poetry and screen plays. It also details how to edit, have your writing reviewed and the different publishing pathways. It really does cover the entire process in a logical sequence.

A great resource for anyone who is considering taking up writing, with the benefit of being an enjoyable read. As an aspiring writer, i thought this was an incredibly useful text.

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this great book.