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By: How Much Time Do I Spend Writing Each Day? | Shanghai Tech Writer

How Much Time Do I Spend Writing Each Day? | Shanghai Tech Writer — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:40:23 +0000

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By: Transitioning from Literary Studies to Technical Communication | I'd Rather Be Writing - Tom Johnson

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:35:40 +0000

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By: Technical Writing: Breaking In « Naked Job

Technical Writing: Breaking In « Naked Job — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:38:34 +0000

[...] trying to placate my anxiety a bit, I stumbled upon this article: 14 Widespread Myths about Technical Writing. For the most part, I found it useful but not necessarily encouraging. Myth #2 was especially [...]

By: J. Paul Crone

J. Paul Crone — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:24:35 +0000

Hi Tom,

Struck by your article, I never considered “Technical Writing” as a career option. Tsk, tsk.

I earned two degrees all about communicating. While in ministry, I handily relied on my English BA and Master of Divinity, direct applications. Yet, series of unexpected turns landed me in business, specifically sales.

I’ve sold everything from square feet to software, never thinking I would ever see a career application for my degrees. My degrees helped me with analysis and presentation, but I’ve always put them at the end of my resume following a string of sales successes!

Now, after reading your advice, I’m thinking “Converge selling, which I do well, with the writing, analysis, and presentation skills directly into a technical writing career, for more than $40,000 a year, right?

Now, after reading, there is hope in business, yet! Maybe, I don’t have to have another degree! That WOULD BE great news, if true. Thanks.

By: [TWR] Technical Writing Skills « Technical Writing is an art

[TWR] Technical Writing Skills « Technical Writing is an art — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:54:13 +0000

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By: jason

jason — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:13:52 +0000

im studying to become a technical writer and i would really appreciate some help. If anyone has any pointers they can give me i would really take it to heart. And maybe even chat with me and let me know how the technical writing world turns. Thank you

By: monkeyPi’s Law at monkeyPi

monkeyPi’s Law at monkeyPi — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:07:35 +0000

[...] Am I to conclude that the author leaves “pure” writing at home, and then goes to work? No wonder Tom Johnson works so hard to convince students that technical writing is a worthy career. [...]

By: Technical Communication — Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU)

Technical Communication — Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:34:13 +0000

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