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Category Archives: reader response
Working with a New Subject Area
Today’s post comes courtesy of my friend Greg, who suggested I take on the “Challenges of, approaches to learning a new subject area / industry that you come in as a tech writer.” Given my rather diverse career path, th … Continue reading
Posted in reader response, research, technical writing, workplace
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Relating to Your Audience
In response to a call for blog topics, my buddy Bill suggested I address the need for technical writers to connect with their audience. Specifically, “I think a lot of technical writers lack the ability to inject humanity into their … Continue reading
Posted in reader response, technical writing, Technology
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Reader Response: Is Technical Writing FUN?
In going back through the “On This Day” feature on my Facebook page, I discovered that I’d forgotten to respond to a suggestion from my mentor Dede (D2) that I talk about things that are fun or eye-popping about technical … Continue reading
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Questions from My Readers for a Ghost Writer
Hello, Heroic Tech Writing fans! I’ve got a special treat this week: I’ll be interviewing Laura Schaefer, a freelancer whose specialty is ghost writing. In essence, she helps people who have an idea for a personal development, personal finance, and business … Continue reading
Reader Response: Is Technical Writing for Me?
This week I received an email from Camille, a reader who is a recent transplant to the U.S. who is hoping to make the jump from education to technical writing. Her message and my reply can be read below.
Posted in careers, instructional design, reader response, Uncategorized
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