"Hello, my name is Carl, and I am a professional writer. I write regularly for The Buffalo News, and Albany's Times-Union newspaper.

I like to travel, and that's often what I write about. I like to write creatively, feature stories, and op-ed pieces, which I have also published. I would be happy to share a portfolio of published stories with you.

So if you like to tell stories, or are interested in improving your writing skills in general or in particular, or even in business, I can help.

I like to take words out of stories, even my own, and I intend to simplify, and be as concise as possible. Grammar and punctuation are my passions of mine. With one of my teachers I used to go his office, and argue with him about punctuation. In fact one time walking to his office, with him and his wife, who was a former student of his, and we were discussing our frustration with our mutual teacher. She shrugged and said of the grade he gave her, "I got a B." We all laughed. I think I got a B from him as well. But it was fun.

I like to have a little fun when I write. So if you'd to take the drudgery out of the process, and improve, and put some life and passion into your prose, let's get started. Thank you." less...