I love all forms of linguistic workmanship and welcome new opportunities! The professional development of my extensive background in the fields of writing/editing (and proofreading) began in 1981. I started telecommuting full-time in the 90's, supplemented by on-site work as needed/desired. Of late, I have marketed my freelance services to website directors by sending them a brief sample edit, demonstrating how I could textually improve upon the site's professionalism and the promotion of their services to their primary audience. I perform this task at a discount, explaining that I am in the process of reestablishing myself after a brief sabbatical, and hope they will like my work so much that they will use my services again or refer me to others. Likewise, my Guru.com rates are currently discounted. In an attempt to be brief, I will concisely summarize my educational history and fields of expertise. Harvard University granted me a Master's Degree in 1989; however, I also obtaine