Meticulous, focused, a lover of words and the power they can wield when used correctly. I am a 35-year veteran of newspapers and magazines, working as reporter/writer, copy editor, news editor, managing editor, and page design and layout specialist. My skills at spelling, grammar and punctuation are exceptional; I am fastidious when application and adherence to style is concerned, and am skilled in style requirements of The Associated Press, The Chicago Manual of Style and the American Psychology Association. I have been called by colleagues, reporters and editors alike, as a writer's editor: I pride myself on being able to work with writers to improve on their work without altering their voice.