Golden Books

A collaboration between Market Fit CCC and Help My Neighbour Society


Involving individuals (ages 50+) from Metro-Vancouver and Fraser Valley areas in writing activities that give them meaning, and income from royalties.

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted individuals (ages 50+) globally, affecting their mental health and wellness due to a lack of involvement in social activities and the inability to maintain social connections. Participation in meaningful activities and financial empowerment can greatly improve their mental health and quality of life.

Writers will receive mentoring and guidance, learning how to improve writing, grammar, and other relevant skills.

They will choose to write on one of the following topics:

  1. Healthy aging
  2. Financial empowerment
  3. Finding personal meaning
  4. Active retirement
  5. Fostering healthy social connections
  6. The Art of Grandparenting
  7. Legacy building

Successful writers will have their work compiled as chapters in one of seven books, with one book for each topic. The books will be available for purchase in printed and electronic format. Sales of physical and electronic books will have split royalties between the contributors.

We would hope that this Project contributes towards the financial stability of individuals (ages 50+).

The Golden Books Project will enrich the lives of both writers and readers for years to come.

Golden Books project meets two Priorities:

  1. Engaging individuals (ages 50+) in mentoring:
    • Mentoring others through their books to overcome pandemic challenges.
  2. Social participation and inclusion:
    • Anyone willing to give it a try will receive training and mentoring to write.

From among the national priorities, Golden Books meets the following:

  1. Healthy aging:
    • All book topics are meant to support aging individuals in general, and especially through the pandemic challenges.
  2. Ageism/diversity/inclusion:
    • Anyone willing to give it a try will receive training and mentoring to write.
    • Seniors homes will be encouraged to participate in the program, and to support their residents with access to the necessary technology.
  3. Helping individuals (ages 50+) adjust to a virtual environment.
  4. By participating in an online club with ample technology support.
To become a contributor or to get more information
about the Golden Books project, click the link below.
Golden Books

www.goldenbooks.ca

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