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Category Archives: audience
Thinking Like an Engineer, Working Like a Writer
This blog was inspired by a response to my blog regarding my readers in India. One reader, Amruta, wrote that she appreciated my help on thinking like an engineer. First off, thank you to Amruta (and the rest of you) … Continue reading
Posted in audience, blogging, engineering, philosophy, science fiction, technical writing, Technology
Tagged India, reader feedback
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To My Readers in India
In reviewing my stats for the year, it’s come to my attention that my largest audience outside of the U.S. is in India. First of all, thank you! I appreciate your readership and attention. I could speculate on why you … Continue reading
Car Repairs and the Design of Documents
I’m sitting in the waiting room of the local Honda dealership, waiting a few patient hours for the mechanics to fix the alignment on my Accord and replace all four tires. I’m about to launch into a complaint about my … Continue reading
Posted in audience, documentation, documents, engineering, personal
Tagged business writing, usability
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Business Writing for a Political Audience
Honestly, I’m not here to share my political views. If you read between the lines on some of my posts, you can probably figure it out, but I’m really not interested in starting an argument. The point of this post … Continue reading
Speaking Unpleasant Truths Aloud
“Hey, you’re wrong!” “The correct way to contradict a Senator is to say ‘That turns out not to be the case’.” –The Mote in God’s Eye, by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle “Their decision is stupid! You know it and I know it.” … Continue reading
Posted in audience, Office Politics, personal, workplace
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