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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 writing
·Planning 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.
List of contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I Starting In
1. After Retirement: Building a New Writing Life by Connecting to Community
Arlene L. Mandell
2. Following Dreams Put on Hold
Stanley L. Klemetson
3. A Muse of One's Own: Finding Inspiration for Your Writing Life
Alice Lowe
4. Starting Fresh Into Poetry: A Plan for a Late Career
Elizabeth Bodien
5. Transition from Teacher to Author
Rosemary McKinley
6. What Shall I Write Today?
Lynne Davis
7. Writing after Retirement: Using and Tuning Life Experiences
Jinny V. Batterson
Part II Practical Aspects
8. Estate Planning for Authors
Robert Runté
9. In Pursuit of Simultaneous Passions: Writing and Volunteering
Christine Swanberg
10. Joining A Writer's Group for Practical Help, Emotional Support
Louise Nayer
11. The Public Library: A Treasure Trove for Writers
Lisa Fraser
12. Some Writing Nuts and Bolts
Stephen P. Sottong
Part III Finding Your Niche
13. Compiling an Anthology
14. Discover and Make Sense of Yourself by Writing Poetry
John Presley
15. Grant Writing in Retirement
Nancy Kalikow Maxwell
16. It's Never Too Late to Start Blogging
Sarah W. Bartlett
17. My Niche-My Way
B. Lynn Goodwin
18. Using Life Experience: Memoir Writing
Rita Keeley Brown
19. Writing About the Body in Sickness and Health
Maxine Susman
20. Writing About Heritage
Maxine Susman
21. Writing for Literary Magazines after Retirement
Barbara Kussow
IV Publication and Marketing
22. How to Become a Successful Romance Writer in Retirement
Lori Leger
23. It Won't Work If You Can't Work With Editors
Katie McKy
24. Promoting Your Best Writing Through Good Time Management and Persistence
Carole Mertz
25. Self-Publishing: A Viable Option
Kathleen Clauson
26. A Writer's Marketing Recommendations
Ann McCauley
27. Writing Children's Books: 17 Steps to Success
Angela Narth
Index
About the Editors and Contributors
About the author
Edited by Carol Smallwood and Christine Redman-Waldeyer
Summary
This anthology explores the many avenues would-be writers can take to initiate a career as a published author. It is filled with tips on how to write in a variety of genres and how to connect with other writers in his or her community. This book offers realistic advice that accurately portrays the challenges and obstacles aspiring writers face.
