I have a bachelor's degree in journalism as well as an associate's degree in liberal arts concentrating on art. I was a writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer Nov. 2001 - June 2011, when I was laid off. Prior to that, I freelanced with the Dixie News. I also was a reporter and copy editor for my college (Northern Kentucky University) student newspaper. I also took Technical Writing courses at Cincinnati State College. I originally started out as an English major in college.