Writing after Retirement
eBook - ePub

Writing after Retirement

Tips from Successful Retired Writers

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Writing after Retirement

Tips from Successful Retired Writers

About this book

Unlike previous volumes which focus on how to earn a living while writing in very specific areas, this anthology accurately describes a wide range of different avenues an aspiring author can pursue, either for profit or for personal fulfillment. Speaking directly to retirees, this book opens doors to many other areas worth pursuing; its chapters vary from the inspirational (the importance of linking to a community with similar interests, reconnecting to one's dreams, seeking inspirational sources) to the quotidian (everyday writing tips, and how to use one's experience to find subjects to write about).

Writing after Retirement provides a variety of vantage points from published authors and paints a realistic portrayal of what it takes to get started in the industry. This book also includes preparation for the challenges that aspiring writers face, and practical guides for overcoming them.

A range of issues are addressed:
Linking one's writing to current activities The nuts and bolts of writingPlanning one's estate New career paths Writing opportunities Practical advice on how to take that first step
Whether writing for pleasure or for profit, the reader will find plenty to choose from in this collection.

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Yes, you can access Writing after Retirement by Carol Smallwood,Christine Redman-Waldeyer in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Languages & Linguistics & Communication Studies. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. Foreword
  4. Preface
  5. Starting In
  6. After Retirement
  7. Following Dreams Put on Hold
  8. A Muse of One’s Own
  9. Starting Fresh into Poetry
  10. Transition from Teacher to Author
  11. What Shall I Write Today?
  12. Using and Tuning Life Experiences
  13. Practical Aspects
  14. Estate Planning for Authors
  15. In Pursuit of Simultaneous Passions
  16. Joining a Writer’s Group for Practical Help, Emotional Support
  17. The Public Library
  18. Some Writing Nuts and Bolts
  19. Finding Your Niche
  20. Compiling an Anthology
  21. Discover and Make Sense of Yourself by Writing Poetry
  22. Grant Writing in Retirement
  23. It’s Never Too Late to Start Blogging
  24. My Niche, My Way
  25. Using Life Experience
  26. Writing about the Body in Sickness and Health
  27. Writing about Heritage
  28. Writing for Literary Magazines after Retirement
  29. Publication and Marketing
  30. How to Become a Successful Romance Writer in Retirement
  31. It Won’t Work If You Can’t Work with Editors
  32. Promoting Your Best Writing through Good Time Management and Persistence
  33. Self-Publishing
  34. A Writer’s Marketing Recommendations
  35. Writing Children’s Books
  36. Index
  37. About the Editors and Contributors