Finally decided it’s time to pen that masterpiece? Whether you’ve spent decades dreaming of a novel or just want to capture those family stories before they fade, this session is for you. We’re tackling the “tech terror”—yes, you can write without a PhD in computer science—and answering those nagging fears: Is it “too late” to start? Does my life need to be a thriller to be worth reading? We’ll look at inspiring debuts like The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, and The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman for proof that your best work is ahead of you.

Attendees will learn to:

• Demystify the basic digital tools needed to draft and format your manuscript.
• Convert your unique life experiences and wisdom into compelling narrative threads.
• Navigate the initial steps of the publishing process without the usual industry panic.
• Ignore the “prodigy” myth and embrace your late-blooming creative journey.
• Establish a comfortable, guilt-free writing routine that fits your retirement lifestyle.