Monthly Archives: July 2012

Technical Writing as a Calling

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Okay, this post might be a little more lofty than some of the others, but there is a point to this, and I’m here to write about the philosophy of technical writing, not always the technical matters. What exactly do … Continue reading →

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Writing in the Corporate Voice

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

Regardless of what sort of materials you write, you have to select or acquire a style that fits the personality of the individual or organization on whose behalf it’s being written. Style is one of those things that’s hard to … Continue reading →

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Editing for Scientists and Engineers

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

It is easy to be underestimated as a technical writer/editor, especially in high-functioning organizations like IT or aerospace engineering. Just because you don’t have an engineering degree does not mean that you are ill-equipped to correct scientists or engineers when … Continue reading →

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