I have been writing--poetry, fiction (short stories, novels), non-fiction (including essays, press releases, an interview column, ad copy, marketing materials, business proposals and letters, a non-fiction book series and more)--for over 50 years, and professionally editing for 5 years. During that time, my writing students and those people I've helped edit have told me that they have learned to write more clearly and love the results of our joint efforts. (Writing is often a collaborative effor
