A recipient of state, national and international writing awards, I was employed as a newspaper editor for many years, helping to mold dozens of young reporters into respected members of the Fourth Estate. Now retired, I would like to kindle the passions of other young writers by passing along the knowledge I've gained over the years, both in classrooms and bustling newsrooms. I've held nearly every writing position, from cub reporter (immediately after college) to managing editor. Like the rest
