Does this sound familiar?
I need an article researched and written about a topic I am pondering. I want a technically-savvy writer with a talent for word selection and nuance.
I need someone to review and edit technical papers, to make them more concise without losing key points.
I need a partner for a book I want to write, on [pick a technical area such as communications, radar, command and control, leadership, program management, leading people, resilience, life in general, etc.]
Don't worry, you've come to the right place.
MEET YOUR CONSULTANT
Hey, I'm Mack!
I'm a professional problem solver and consultant with 50 years of experience solving tough challenges. I have been speaking and presenting to groups of people, many of them skeptical engineers, for 40+ years.
Here are some writing-career highlights:I have been a published author since 1978, and actively writing every year since then.
Wrote hundreds of proposals for US Government work, totaling over $2B in wins.
Authored "Working With Porcupines: 24 Tips to Sharpen Your Leadership Style", a book about leading difficult people and managing challenging projects. Available via "Books" menu above.
Authored "Persuade and Conquer: A Guide to Modern Writing" a book for everyday and professional writers of all skill levels, including non-native English speakers. Available via "Books" menu above.
Wrote several articles about risk management and safety, published in Plane and Pilot and other aviation magazines.
Writing a book on resilience and bouncing back from life's challenges.
Still actively teaching and speaking publicly.
I have a knack for translating hard-to-understand English, especially "engineerese", into easier-to-grasp concepts. This skillset allows me to entertain and inform simuntaneuosly, by weaving together education, humor and useful information. The result is a writing style that holds an audience by establishing rapport and by offering gentle, memorable surprises throughout my books and articles.
3 Ways We Can Work Together
Big Problem
Billed hourly after 4-hr minimum met, Mack provides custom remote or on-site solutions and support to you and your team
Several Problems
Billed quarterly, guaranteeing you have Mack on speed dial and get first dibs in his calendar for a minimum number of hours each quarter
Ongoing Problems
Mack comes to your organization and spends 1-2 days, as often as needed, working intensively with your team to provide counsel and insight into solving your unique challenges
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