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Constant Improvement
By Jim Curtiss
January, 2008, 07:59

IN lifts off to new horizons.

For my own development as a writer, IN has been an invaluable resource. Indeed, from its wealth of information I have learned about many aspects of the craft that I had previously not considered, and I don’t hesitate to say that my writing has improved because of the exhaustive content that the website has provided on a monthly basis.

That being said, since constant improvement is the goal of any organization, I am pleased at the announced renovations to the IN website and overall organizational scheme. Rowdy and Julie have already proven that they are capable of delivering high-quality, professional content, and I look forward to being a part of the newly-designed IN, which will surely be bigger, better, and stronger than its past incarnation.

As for my own activities during 2008, in addition to my professional editing duties, I will be searching for an agent to represent my novel, finding new markets for my journalistic output, regularly updating my podcast, and writing every chance I get.

Though I will miss working together with the talented IN crew this year, I very much look forward to 2009 and the challenges that a shiny, new IN will bring.

Jim Curtiss, Seville, 2008

Jim Curtiss is a cultural sojourner who makes his living as a freelance editor, writer, actor, and teacher. He is also an Associate Editor for IN. Much of his work deals with the challenges and glories of the expatriate lifestyle. Jim and his wife Jarmila live in Seville, Spain. Contact him at:  http://www.jimcurtiss.com/contactme.htm