A good writer is compassionate. I put myself in your shoes, learning about your business and your markets. Then I consider what moves those markets, putting myself in their shoes.

A good writer tells memorable stories. As a novelist, I know how to structure a tale. As an award-winning poet, I can infuse language with passion and imagination.

A good writer is selective. She knows that what's left unsaid is as important as what's said.

A good writer is first and foremost a good thinker. Because after all is said, it's the beautiful idea that lights up the page.