As an English major in college, Charissa has experience writing academic essays, research papers, and presentations, many of which required well-developed arguments, extensive research, and compelling storytelling. She also took several creative writing classes throughout her college career which allowed her to hone her skills in writing fiction and creative non-fiction through composing poetry, short stories, and even a memoir.
While she was an undergraduate, Charissa had the opportunity to both proofread and write for her university's alumni magazine, as well as their literary magazine. These projects exposed her to a wide array of writing styles and compositions which have further deepened her knowledge of and appreciation for the variety of different styles and voices in the writing world.
Since graduating with her Bachelor's Degree, Charissa has worked as a transcriber and editor for over a year with a non-profit organization. She is also a proofreader for a quarterly periodical published by her church's Presbytery.