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Re: He said...She said...He said...etc. (Was Re: What's A TW Got To DO To Get A Job Around Here?!)
Subject:Re: He said...She said...He said...etc. (Was Re: What's A TW Got To DO To Get A Job Around Here?!) From:"Melody Akins" <melodyakins -at- hotmail -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Sun, 24 Feb 2002 22:01:36 -0600
Bruce, the distinguishing factor her is the element of CHOICE. (contractors
to the contrary notwithstanding).
M
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From: "Bruce Byfield" <bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com>
To: "Melody Akins" <melodyakins -at- hotmail -dot- com>
Cc: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 9:30 PM
Subject: Re: He said...She said...He said...etc. (Was Re: What's A TW Got To
DO To Get A Job Around Here?!)
> Melody Akins wrote:
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> >I think you are confusing TWs with NON-FICTION writers, who surely must
have some depth of knowledge in their choice of topics.
> >
> If technical writers aren't a sub-species of non-fiction writers, what
> are they? Both technical and non-fiction writers have to have their work
> approved before publication. I'm not taking any sides here (although I
> tend to support Andrew's point), only asking for clarification of what
> seems to be an important point in your argument.
>
> --
> Bruce Byfield 604.421.7177 bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com
>
> "You're about to be told one more time that you're America's most valuable
natural resources. Have you seen what they do to valuable natural resources
in this country?...Don't let anyone call you a valuable natural resource.
They'll strip mind your soul and clearcut your mind."
> - Utah Phillips
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