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I've been told that my personality type in the Ra Uru Hu “Human Design” model is that of “Projector”. Although I am not familiar with the reputation of this model, I see some truth in the description:

“Projectors do not carry energy in their own personal energy field, but instead take in the energies of others and manage it.”

In my case, I’d say I take in the perspective and intention of others and I ensure it is expressed through the designated media.

“Projectors have to wait to be recognized and invited into the major events in life... If an invitation feels good for a Projector and he accepts it, he channels an enormous amount of energy and power into that situation.”

About

I welcome opportunities in which I can help people or organizations communicate effectively. I am currently available for short-term projects or permanent hire.

I've designed websites for authors, lawyers, and psychiatrists, and book covers for a few self-published authors — see my portfolio by selecting from the menu on your left — and I also enjoy improving the written output of people. I am talented in copy editing and rewriting, and other aspects of creative communication.

Creative communication may be defined as the use of a medium that contains both subtle and expansive elements, both text and visual, in order to convey meaning.

I am adept at identifying and understanding what an individual or organization’s output is meant to convey, and ensuring that the meaning is expressed effectively.

Allow me to detail an example of a project which shows the breadth of my skills and my attention to all elements:

I was recently honored to have the opportunity to contribute to the publication of a commemorative edition of the late Dr. John Mack’s book, Passport to the Cosmos. This edition would be enhanced with interior artwork, photos, and new content.

My work on the project included soliciting artwork from Dr. Mack’s clients for use on the interior pages, scanning and cleaning the artwork so that it would look its best in greyscale, and finding appropriate quotes to accompany the drawings.

To select the best quotes, I not only drew from the book itself, but also from the source interviews that had been used by Dr. Mack in his writing of the manuscript, with an ear towards finding the kind of quotes that most engaged Dr. Mack’s interest.

I also studied reviews the book had received when it was originally published, extracting the best lines for use as critical raves on the back cover. Additionally, I contacted a colleague of Dr. Mack’s for a new endorsement that acknowledged Dr. Mack’s passing, to accentuate the fact that this was a commemorative edition. And lastly, I was entrusted with proofreading.

(I would like to acknowledge my partner in this project, who prefers not to be named, but whose efforts complemented my own.)

The example above is characteristic of the way I find the voice of and engage with a project. Please read my “Personality” sidebar (on your left) for more about me.