Hans Shmidheiser, well-known journalist and published author, is invested in the New Orleans community, and has begun to offer writing workshops aimed at helping aspiring New Orleans writers hone their skills and pursue their artistic vision. A considerable and well-known talent himself, Hans Shmidheiser enjoys the opportunity to share his insight, wisdom and experience with the craft with others, and to be a positive and enduring influence in the lives of people throughout his community.