This article is a personal story of how a retired medical writer came to publish a family history book. Tips are given on where to start such a new enterprise. As a medical writer, you already have skills that are a perfect fit for a family history research hobby and a rewarding retirement.

Medical Writing. 2026;35(1):66-69. https://doi.org/10.56012/hnzj7960

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