Writing can be a daunting task. When a friend honors you by asking you to give a wedding toast  or you are asked to introduce a respected colleague at a dinner, you want your statement to catch the audience and celebrate the unique and beloved qualities of the person and their moment. If you are writing an advertisement for selling your home or advertising your vacation home, you want your description to stand out and touch the reader's imagination. If you are writing a personal description for an internet dating site, you want to intrigue and delight your prospective partners and make them want to meet you. Thank you letters should warm the heart and let your audience know how much you enjoy and value their gift. Complaint letters should state your problem clearly and simply and let the recipient know exactly how you want to solve it. Every writing project should be carefully crafted for the audience, the occasion and your personal style.     You probably don't write for a living. You may not write at all. When you are called upon to write something special you want it to work and achieve your goal. I can help.     I am an experienced and skilled writer. I was a transactional real estate attorney for almost 30 years. I learned to write in many contexts for many purposes; persuasion, negotiation, contracts, thank yous and threats.  I retired from law several years ago and missed writing so much that I began creating obituaries, wedding toasts , vacation house descriptions and great letters for my friends and family. When people I’d never met began asking for help, I realized that these services are valued and needed by many.     Early obituaries are my specialty. They preserve both the facts and feelings of your life. They help your survivors immensely and tell your story in a way which touches the people who remember you. The process of creating an early obituary can be both fun and rewarding. It gives you an opportunity to reflect on your joys, inspirations, achievements and the people you have loved. My clients find that answering the questionairre is a unique and deeply moving experience. I help make the process simple and painless.      I also offer help with all other types of writing projects, from wedding toasts to complaint letters. I promise that you will be thrilled with the result.