My most obvious skill as a writer could best be described as "adaptive". I work hard to tailor my work to my employers' needs and desires and also to the target audience. I adapt my style of writing to the respective situation, and this can mean the difference between a successful piece of writing and a non-successful one. My time in the United States Army conditioned me to be extremely disciplined and my attention to detail is flawless. My time spent in Iraq conditioned me to work with ease under pressure. If I can stay calm and get the job done while being shot at I feel I can get any job done well no matter how much pressure is involved. I have been writing as a hobby since elementary school and used the advice and encouragement of my English teachers throughout middle school and high school to hone my skills and venture out into writing as a career. My knowledge in psychology and marketing mix with my writing skills to create pieces of writing that go above and beyond ac