Joing STC and breaking into Technical Writing

[JayWright <jaywright -at- comcast -dot- net>]

I'm new to this list.  I don't know how often you see these requests for
information.  I've been communicating with a few tech writers about setting
up a home based tech writing business.

I have had a few suggest my best course of action is to join STC.  I have
had STC members suggest I start here to get thoughts on STC itself before
joining.

Is anyone available to share their suggestions or experience on getting a
business like this up and running?

Does anyone have any thoughts they are willing to share regarding STC?

My current plan of action is to join STC and get involved with some of the
SIGs in hopes of meeting people and making some contacts and hopefully
getting some work from there.  I figure I will likely volunteer to help on a
few projects at first to build up a portfolio and prove my value.  Does
anyone have comments/suggestions on this plan of action?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Jay Welter


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