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Thoughts After the Fact–Dressing for Success
My professional mentor D2 suggested that I revisit previous posts from this blog to add thoughts after the fact. Today I’ll be reviewing a couple of older posts from Heroic Technical Writing, adding or refining my thoughts since they were first written. … Continue reading
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Dressing for Success–Female Tech Writer Edition
This post is long overdue, and I apologize. I wrote the men’s version of proper work attire three years ago, adding the comment, “I will not even attempt to decipher women’s fashion requirements. Best of luck to you.” However, I’m … Continue reading
Dressing for Success–Male Tech Writer Edition
I’ll preface some of this so I don’t come across as a killjoy: I hate wearing neckties. My most comfortable clothing combination is a Hawaiian shirt, jeans, and gym shoes. However, I’ve learned the social necessity of dressing to fit … Continue reading
Pitching Your Conference
Note: I am on leave through the end of the month. If you have a comment or question, you might have to wait a little longer than usual for me to respond. Not every organization has a formal pitch process … Continue reading
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Thinking and Working Like a Pro
At the suggestion of my buddy Stuart, I’ve started reading several books by Steven Pressfield. The one I just finished yesterday is titled The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles. The point of … Continue reading
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