I'd love to say I grew up with a typewriter in my hands, but that would be a lie. In fact, I went to Marquette University with an eye toward advertising within their J school thinking it wouldn't involve long form copy. Funny how things turn out, and after 30+ years, a few in advertising administration and project management, I have not just copywriting, but also journalism, features writing, editing, blogging, public relations writing, social media and web content experience, and most recently grant writing. Literally at my fingertips. I guess it could be said that I didn't always want to BE a writer, but I always WAS a writer. But you came for specifics, so read on...