35 years’ experience in total as an editor, publishing consultant, writing coach and author. His writing credits include 13 non-fiction books, two novels under pseudonyms, and 500+ by-lined articles. He has taught journalism, creative writing and technical writing in classrooms and on the Internet since the 1980s.

As an editor, his credentials include management-level editorial positions with book and magazine publishers, and he was a by-lined editorial staff member to the late Irving Wallace, one of the bestselling authors of modern times.

Richard enjoys editing as much as writing, loves the challenge of making a good piece great and gains satisfaction from helping a talented writer shine.