Category Archives: peers

Heroic Technical Writing in a Time Fraught with Political Peril

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Bart Leahy

I’ve talked about this before, but it seems to be that sort of time again. This is going to be a challenging post to write, but it is also necessary. How do you write heroically (i.e., write in line with … Continue reading →

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Ennui Got You Down? Consider These Tips

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Bart Leahy

This month’s missive is response to a friend who was struggling with his work situation. Republished with permission and a few additions.

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Job Hunting, Interviewing, and Exercising Patience

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Bart Leahy

While work continues on my short-term contract with NASA, so too does has the job hunt. Jobs in my preferred industry in Central Florida have been thin online, so it was a welcome relief when my network once again worked … Continue reading →

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Creating an Executive Memo

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Bart Leahy

This week I had to work on an end-of-the-year summary memo that was going to an executive. The original draft took me three hours while the next draft took an hour–I kid you not. The next draft will probably take … Continue reading →

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Writing as an Amateur in the Space Business vs. Writing as a Professional

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Bart Leahy

This week a colleague asked for opinions about a prominent program in my industry. I realized almost immediately that I shouldn’t share my opinions in a public forum, and so responded via a private channel instead. Why? Am I being … Continue reading →

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