I am a US citizen and native American English speaker. I began writing for University and city newspapers and journals almost 30 years ago; my mentor was Pulitzer-winning Don Murray, the Boston Globe's writing coach. My content has been used in scientific journals, research center reports and documents, maps, data sets, meetings, brochures and proposals for two decades. I have written and proofread on the sidelines for market research, medical, and scientific companies, as well as non-profit charitable organizations. My last major writing contract was in Munich (Sep-Dec 2008) developing English language climate change research articles, reports, and grant proposals related to REDD (reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries) for a German consulting firm.