Most of my professional career was spent as a copy editor and proofreader. Now, I'm in the middle of a career change--from publishing and marketing to the health care field. In spite of the physical and emotional trials of working in health care, I also find a lot of personal satisfaction. I finally feel like I'm doing something for the greater good. Little is as spiritually rewarding as realizing you've touched another soul and helped make someone's life a little easier, even if only for a little while.
In writing, Stephen King has had the greatest impact on more...