The Next Chapter Writing in Re

• Write and Publish a Novel, Memoir, Non-Fiction Book, or Blog
• Become a Freelancer or Travel Writer as an Encore Career
• Pen Poetry, Start Journaling, or Write a Play

Whatever Your Dream, This Ultimate Guide Will Help You Begin your Creative Journey

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 or write a play
• 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!

Julie A. Gorges is an international award-winning author and a member of the Authors Guild. Hundreds of her articles and short stories have been published in national and regional magazines including "Woman's World," "True Romance," and "Cricket." She received three journalism awards from the Washington Newspaper Association and her blog, "Baby Boomer Bliss," was recognized as one of the top 50 baby boomer blogs on the web.