I am a life-long avid reader and writer. &nbsp;My engagement with writing spans both creative and professional writing in a variety of arenas. &nbsp;As an attorney, both close, careful reading and clear, accurate writing are core functions of my work. &nbsp;I have also written multiple grant proposals, both for private foundation funding and large federal grants. &nbsp;I have had poems published in small literary journals, been named as a semi-finalist and received honorable mention in several national poetry competitions, and published a parenting blog. &nbsp;I currently maintain, and provide content for, two program webpages housed on the Appalachian State University website. &nbsp;In the area of proofreading and editing, I am detail oriented, thorough, and accurate. &nbsp;I am the go-to person among my colleagues when they are in need of wordsmithing, editing, or just help articulating ideas in written formats. &nbsp;Although I have never worked as a freelance editor, I think this work would be a good fit with my skill set, and I look forward to having the opportunity to try it.