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Category Archives: management
Metrics in Writing
Like many English majors, I am not a big fan of numbers, especially when it comes to my work. There are, however, constructive ways to apply metrics to your work as a technical communicator and get results that make everyone … Continue reading
Posted in clients, editing, management, technical writing, workplace
Tagged metrics, quality
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Putting on Your Lawyer Hat
One rare occasions, I’ve provided an initial “lawyer’s eye” review of small business documents. This has occurred simply because I have a general idea of the sorts of things lawyers will nitpick. That said, whenever I’ve reviewed business agreements, employment … Continue reading
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Tagged contracts, lawyers, legal documents, regulations, small business
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The Organization of You, Inc.
As a freelance technical writer, you are responsible for all aspects of your business. This post isn’t meant to scare anyone, though I suppose it can serve as a warning if you’re wondering if going out on your own is … Continue reading
Posted in freelancing, management, marketing, workplace
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Guest Speaking Summary: Starting Your Technical Writing Business
I was asked to be a guest Zoom speaker for the North Alabama chapter meeting of the Society for Technical Communication. My talk was on February 4. I was asked to speak about the process of starting your own business, … Continue reading
Who’s in Charge if You’ve Got an Emergency?
Emergencies can appear out of nowhere, even during a pandemic. One day you’re operating under the “new normal,” the next day a subject matter expert calls in sick or the program manager is dragged into a meeting just as a … Continue reading
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