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Subject:Re: SDLC and role of Tech Writers From:Charles E Vermette <cvermette -at- juno -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Tue, 23 Apr 2002 18:58:30 -0400
Kieth Cronin said (and I concur...)
<<<Bottom line, in MY perfect world (in which Andrew Plato would still be
a member of Techwr-l), documentation DOES have a part in the SDLC. But
don't expect it to be handed to you. Instead, you need to be willing to
carve out a spot for yourself, your team, and your part of the
product...>>>
The way you do this is to learn the technology, ask good questions, show
you give a damn about the company's business, and talk to other people in
the company.
To quote Andrew in one of his better moments, "look at the title
'Technical Writer'. Write the first word on a 3 x 5 Card and stare at it
for a long time...let it sink in..."
I love writing. I love technology. I think you have to enjoy both to
succeed at this business.
His truth is snorking on...
-Chuck
Charles E. Vermette
85 Washington Park Drive, Norwell MA 02061
781-659-1836
e-mail: cvermette -at- juno -dot- com
web: http://www.charlesvermette.com
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