Category Archives: education

Reader Response: What Should a High School Student Do to Be a Space Writer?

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Bart Leahy

I’ve received another reader email seeking insights on what to do to pursue studies to become a tech writer in the space business. Between my fan mail and my Google Analytics, it’s clear that I’m reaching my target audience. Huzzah! … Continue reading →

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Reader Response: How Do I Transition from Teaching to Technical Writing?

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Bart Leahy

A friend of a friend was seeking advice about how to move from teaching to becoming a technical writer. Her message and my response are below. If you’re in a similar situation, you might find this exchange useful!

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Talking to Kids About What You Do

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Bart Leahy

When I was growing up, my mother was a bookkeeper and my father was a sales representative for Eastern Airlines. To this day, I’d be hard-pressed to explain to you exactly what either of them did on their job to keep … Continue reading →

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Should I Join STC?

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Bart Leahy

I’ve never really discussed membership in the Society for Technical Communication (STC) because of my own mixed feelings about STC or organizations like it. I have been a member, off and on, am not one currently, but might be one again … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Error vs. Pursuing Excellence

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Bart Leahy

Anyone who has watched an athletic competition knows that playing not to lose is not the same as playing to win. The best an individual or team could hope to achieve is a 0-0 tie. Life in the professional or … Continue reading →

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