An Encore Career as a Writer

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Five Ways to Prepare for an Encore Career as a Writer

1. Plan Ahead- look at

Retirement programs to take advantage of

Family Finances

Future work opportunities that are writing-friendly

2. Create a Transition

Research/reading that can be done before you are writing full time

Improve your craft

transitional work opportunity

3. Find others who share your interest

find a writing group

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4. Keep your expectations reasonable

5. Research publication options.

Bonus tip- Follow the Joy!