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The Next Chapter: Writing in Retirement
Write and Publish a Novel, Memoir, Non-Fiction Book, or Blog Become a Freelancer or Travel Writer as an Encore CareerPen Poetry, Start Journaling, or Write a PlayWhatever Your Dream, This Ultimate Guide Will Help You Begin your Creative Journey
The Next 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 inspiration for ideascreate the perfect writing space and develop a writing routinewrite a novel, non-fiction book, or your life storyfind an agent and/or publishing housebecome an indie writer and self-publish at no costpromote and market your bookwrite articles that sell and find freelance gigs on the Internetstart, promote, and monetize a blogwrite travel articles and bookspen poetry or write a playstart a journalFor 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.
The Next 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 inspiration for ideascreate the perfect writing space and develop a writing routinewrite a novel, non-fiction book, or your life storyfind an agent and/or publishing housebecome an indie writer and self-publish at no costpromote and market your bookwrite articles that sell and find freelance gigs on the Internetstart, promote, and monetize a blogwrite travel articles and bookspen poetry or write a playstart a journalFor 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.
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292 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2024
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About the author
Julie A. Gorges
6 books7 followersJulie A. Gorges is an award-winning author of six books and a member of the Authors Guild. Hundreds of her articles and short stories have been published in national and regional print and online magazines. She received three journalism awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association. Her blog, Baby Boomer Bliss is recognized as one of the top 25 boomer blogs on the web.
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January 20, 2025
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. Its 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.
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.
October 5, 2024
Outstanding resource for anyone who wants to write in retirement
If you have ever thought about writing in retirement, you need this book. It is a comprehensive guide to writing that covers everything from the basics, such as setting up a writing space, to types of writing and even how to publish your work. Whether your interest is writing fiction or nonfiction books, poetry, articles, plays, blogs, journals or anything else, you’ll find it all in this one book. 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!
If you have ever thought about writing in retirement, you need this book. It is a comprehensive guide to writing that covers everything from the basics, such as setting up a writing space, to types of writing and even how to publish your work. Whether your interest is writing fiction or nonfiction books, poetry, articles, plays, blogs, journals or anything else, you’ll find it all in this one book. 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!
January 23, 2025
The Next Chapter: Writing in Retirement is a useful guidebook for anyone who has ever been curious about writing or thought, "I've got a story to tell." Some of the content does focus on folks who have completed a career and might be looking to lean into a second, but it also offers a wealth of tips and resources for any writer who would like to move from one type of writing to another. I am not heading into retirement, but I am changing the amount of time I dedicate to my professional writing. I gleaned quite a few helpful tips from The Next Chapter that I'll be putting to good use.
Whether you have found the time to create a family cookbook or want to do a deep dive into writing professionally, The Next Chapter is a great starting point for getting your tale out into the world.
*Thank you to Reedsy Discovery and the author for the opportunity to review an ARC edition of the book.
Whether you have found the time to create a family cookbook or want to do a deep dive into writing professionally, The Next Chapter is a great starting point for getting your tale out into the world.
*Thank you to Reedsy Discovery and the author for the opportunity to review an ARC edition of the book.
August 22, 2025
As a newly retired senior, Feb 2025, this book was exactly what I needed. I have to admit I didn't read every chapter, but that's the brilliance of this book. You can read what you're interested in writing, mine is family history, get some prompts on how to do it, then go to some of the chapters that talk about publishing...whether self, traditional, or however you want to get your book out there! So much information! It's fabulous.
I am using this book to create my own personal writing workshop. Write something every day, enjoy what you're doing, and use this book as a perfect reference guide.
I am using this book to create my own personal writing workshop. Write something every day, enjoy what you're doing, and use this book as a perfect reference guide.
October 3, 2024
"The Next Chapter: Writing in Retirement," by author Julie Gorges is one of the best guide books I've seen. Her suggestions and tips are for everyone who has a dream to write but doesn't know where to start.
This book will help with personal writing or becoming a paid writer. If you have ever thought of writing a blog, articles for newspapers or magazine, novels, you will find all the resources on how to make that happen.
I highly recommend this book for all those interested stepping into the literary world.
This book will help with personal writing or becoming a paid writer. If you have ever thought of writing a blog, articles for newspapers or magazine, novels, you will find all the resources on how to make that happen.
I highly recommend this book for all those interested stepping into the literary world.
February 17, 2025
🖊 The authoress put a lot of work into this book, and I hope it pays off for her and the readers who can use the information and suggestions. For me, there was not much that I did not know already or am utilizing in my blog and books, so nothing new for me. 🗑 Conversely, other readers may find this book their revelation.
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October 7, 2024
This is one of the best guidebooks I've read. The author gives useful tips and suggestions for anyone who has ever wanted to jump into becoming a paid writer but feels overwhelmed and doesn't know where to start. This book will help you find all the resources on how to make that happen.
I highly recommend this book anyone interested in writing.
I highly recommend this book anyone interested in writing.
January 17, 2025
This book is exactly what it says it is and is quite a comprehensive volume that any writer might want on their shelf. It is both readable and informative and gives the reader plenty to chew on.
Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. It's just what a budding writer needs!
Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. It's just what a budding writer needs!
October 10, 2025
Excellent Informative Book!!!!!!
A highly entertaining and informative read!!!! The author explained multiple writing opportunities one can take in retirement. I enjoyed it and recommend it!!!!!
A highly entertaining and informative read!!!! The author explained multiple writing opportunities one can take in retirement. I enjoyed it and recommend it!!!!!
December 17, 2024
Thinking about trying your hand at writing... novels, memoirs, non-ficion, freelance or more? Author Julie Gorges has the inspiration and motivation you need to jump start your writing journey. Don't mistake the title of her latest book, The Next Chapter: Writing in Retirement, as being for only the 55+ set. Julie shares her extensive knowledge and experience to jump-start your writing at any age.
With plenty of encouragement and insightful tidbits gleaned from years as an award-winning writer, you'll explore all the 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.
With plenty of encouragement and insightful tidbits gleaned from years as an award-winning writer, you'll explore all the 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.
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