 |
 |
 |
 |
|
One of my earliest writing experiences was creating a newsletter for the medical staff at a hospital where I worked in the early 90s. I would toil for hours until I had every word in place, until each paragraph was just the way I wanted it. I remember the sense of flow I had while working on this project every month. I still get that fully-engaged feeling when I write. I suppose that's what keeps me coming back to the keyboard. My professional life has taken some interesting twists and turns. In the mid-80s I was a stockbroker for a couple of years, but wasn't very good at it. I liked educating my clients about their investments, but too often forgot that I was supposed to sell them something in the process. Prior to that I'd worked in healthcare so when it became apparent that I wasn't going to become Wall Street's next golden girl, I went back to the relative safety of working in hospitals. Later I went out on my own as a medical practice management consultant, which was fun until the glamour of business travel became wholly unglamorous. At that point I trained to became a certified coach and for several years worked with physicians and residents on career and practice development issues. Through all of these professional moves, writing was the one constant. Ultimately, my passion for putting words together won out over my interest in consulting and coaching. Today, I write full-time and enjoy combining my business background and healthcare experience to craft feature articles, write copy for physicians and other healthcare professionals, ghostwrite, and edit. I live in a beautiful canyon just outside Cortez, Colorado. In this quiet, inspiring environment I write, read, hike, practice yoga, and raise llamas. I believe you can tell a lot about a person by perusing their bookshelves. To see books I love, click here.
Karen Childress
|
 |
 |