I was a journalist and editor for an Associated Press newspaper for more than 18 years. In 2016, I was hired as a writer and public relations strategist for a promotional products company. I love to write on many topics. It's such a phenomenal learning experience! Since poor grammar drives me crazy, I truly enjoy copyreading/proofreading work for coworkers and others outside of work. My past achievements include more than a dozen AP awards for stories I've written and photos I've taken while at the newspaper. I've also been contracted as a photographer by communities and visitors' bureaus. My input on topics such as marketing, branding and event planning have been published by numerous media sources such as Brides magazine, Reader's Digest, All Business, Parents magazine and American Ex...