I'm a retired high school English teacher. For the past six years I have freelanced as a columnist for the Wisconsin Education Association Council. For the past two years I have been a regular columnist for the Kenosha News, my city's paper. My column, "Learning Curve," appears every other week. A long-time friend and colleague and I are compiling and expanding my essays into a collection with the intent of seeking a publisher. We are neophytes in this arena, and we need advice regarding everything from literary agents to possible publishing houses. We also have much to contribute to other writers with both literary and English mechanics/clarity of thought problems. We look forward to sharing with any and all.