I've been a writer and an editor for more than 25 years. Newspapers initially honed my writing and interviewing skills, taught me how to quickly get up to speed on just about any subject, and made me respect strict deadlines. My experience isn't limited to straight news, though. I’ve produced articles for magazines and trade publications, Web site content, advertising copy, and state agency reports. I’m also a humor writer and I produce a column for a Central Texas newspaper.