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And CRACK goes the Job Market…

September 22nd 2009

My fellow Technical Writers — have you noticed a thaw in the market?
Recruiters (especially in the Financial markets) are out and looking. Sure, these are contract jobs, but that’s not a bad thing by any measure!
If you’re still looking for a place to set your pen, look towards the money.

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The old debate: Flare vs. RoboHelp

April 14th 2009

It’s an ancient debate in our world. Revive it and eyes slit down, mouths tighten, curses form, pencils sharpen and knuckles whiten on time-worn mice.
Flare vs. RoboHelp.
I have a chance to finally escape the living HELL that is “Tech Writing with InDesign” and the direction I need to go lies down that forked road.
We’re an [...]

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Have Notebook Will Travel

March 29th 2009

I am a guest contributor on Tom Johnson’s “I’d Rather Be Writing” website. My article “Have Notebook Will Travel” details the basic survival techniques required when documenting in an Agile environment.
The meetings were a frenzied walk around of fifteen minute stand-ups between 12 working development teams. I listened, took notes, asked questions, and scheduled followups [...]

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Tech Writing a good option in a bad economy?

February 19th 2009

If you’re writing in the right industry? I’ll give this a resounding Hell Yes. Back in April I saw the sandstorm coming, had an opportunity to jump from the Tech (software) sector to an industry with better legs.
That was a good choice. Hopefully it will survive the crush.
As part of this conversation, here’s an article [...]

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RTFM – Really.

January 29th 2009

Just look at the picture for a moment.
It is a failure. I see a situation that makes me laugh. The darker side of me wants to say nothing. 
That side also sees the possibility of a damaged camera once the flash goes off and the unfortunate lady drops the technology.
I also see a good lens cleaning [...]

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