Re: User Manual par excellance

[Denise <writerdenise -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

I think I understand your boss's point here.
The first chapter sets the tone and flow of the book.

A new user may not understand your technology and the
overall manual is very intimidating. 

Adding good overview of how your widget fits into the
whole process gives the user a head start. Consider
adding a flowchart to illustrate the big picture. You
are focusing on why and what your product is about.
You can write informatively and concisely without the
flowery marketing words.  Writing less is more, but
unfortunately it always requires more time and
thought. 

my 2 cents, denise


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