I’m looking forward to meeting lots of great colleagues at the  National Conference on Volunteering & Service in Chicago this June 18-20. I’ll be speaking there about “Writing to Make a Difference”, signing books, etc.

I authored a new post on the conference website, entitled “How Can You Use Writing to Make a Difference?”: http://bit.ly/McQ1ir

It starts out:

For 20 years, I have answered the call from community-benefit organizations to help them use their writing to make a difference. As a writer and editor, I have guided them toward:

• Engaging new and varied audiences

• Boosting their impact

• Projecting professionalism

…and a host of related outcomes.

While this work has been interesting and rewarding—even fun—I know it is only part of the whole picture. You see, I am not content with always being the one to fix up, clean up, or punch up documents. Sure, it’s an ego boost to help make my clients’ documents the best they can be. But to really serve my community in the long run, I have to pass on my knowledge and empower others to improve their own writing.

To see more go HERE.