"I worked as a writing coach with a team at The Oregonian, in addition to writing editorials (opinion pieces) and working as a copy editor. My second favorite thing in life is writing. But my first favorite is helping other people make their writing clear and sharp. I never impose my ideas on students, but instead know how to help you figure out your writing voice, and feel successful in finding your own writing style.

I have a bachelor's degree in English literature and took enough coursework in journalism for a journalism degree as well. My career was spent copy-editing and proof-reading as well as reading and writing. I had a 30-plus year career in all aspects of journalism, but my favorite thing was to help other writers become stronger in saying what they want to say.

Please look to me if you want to dramatically improve your writing in a short time." less...