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Frank Milligan, Author, Teacher, Consultant

Williamsburg, Virginia

It is never too late to be what you might have been --George Eliot

About the Author

Frank Milligan retired from his first career as a counterintelligence agent, federal criminal investigator, and law enforcement senior executive to pursue his second-career dream of becoming a writer.

He has published both fiction and non-fiction and is author of the writing reference book, Time to Write: Discovering the Writer Within After 50, published in the Best Half of Life Series by Quill Driver Books (writingafter50.com). His book was recognized with a 2009 Silver Award at the 18th Annual National Mature Media Awards.

Frank holds a bachelor’s in psychology; a master’s in business and public administration; and a master of arts in writing (fiction) from the Johns Hopkins University.

He teaches creative writing and business writing in the continuing education program at Northern Virginia Community College. He also teaches creative writing and other writing-related workshops at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center, the Christopher Wren Association of the College of William and Mary, the Williamsburg Area Learning Tree, and other venues. He is owner and operator of Write Way Communications (writewaycommunications.com) a writing instruction, services, and consultation firm. Click Here to view descriptions of the workshops Frank makes available.

Frank and his wife Isobel moved to Williamsburg from Northern Virginia in 2009. He is currently at work on a novel.

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About Time to Write

Many promised themselves someday they would have the time, or would make the time to scratch the writing itch they’ve put-off because of the day-to-day press of work, of taking care of kids or parents, or of any number of other responsibilities that cause us to postpone our dreams.

Time To Write: Discovering the Writer Within After 50, a complete guide, takes the reader from a vague idea to a finished, ready-to publish manuscript. Whether one can write full-time or simply wants to use writing as one part of an active lifestyle, Time To Write delivers the practical steps necessary to turn the dream of becoming a writer into reality.

Time To Write reveals the tips, techniques, insider secrets, and shortcuts that will help make up for lost time and, in the most direct way possible, take the reader’s writing as far as talent, desire, and drive will allow. For those who always thought they might someday like to write, now is the time.

Reviews

“Although specifically intended for older readers, Time To Write has a great deal of value for younger writers seeking to put their own ideas and stories down in a publishable form."

— The Midwest Book Review, November 14, 2008

"If you're a Boomer who's giving thought to writing as a pastime, as an occupation, or simply as a new challenge, do yourself a favor and get this book."

— Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., author of The Power Years: A User's Guide to the Rest of Your Life.

"If you have something to say (and who over fifty doesn't?), you can say it to the whole world by writing. This book gives you all the information you'll need to start a writing career or resurrect one that you had years ago. Milligan tells you how to start, how to get better, what to write, when to write, and how to sell what you write. In short...how to have fun."

— Gene Perret, Emmy award winner and author of The New Comedy Writing Step by Step and Unleashing Your Creativity After 50!

"Frank Milligan hits the nail on the head with precision, artistry, and enough how-to information to put every Prime Timer (retired adult) on the road to the late life pleasures of writing. Step-by-step information is enlightening and never intimidating. I have proven his theories with publication of articles, short stories, a novel, and two nonfiction books since age seventy."

— Willma Willis Gore, author of Just Pencil Me In: Your Guide to Moving and Getting Settled After 60; and, Long-Distance Grandparenting: Connecting with Your Grandchildren from Afar.