Re: What tech writers "do"

[Al Geist <al -dot- geist -at- geistassociates -dot- com>]

   Melissa Nelson wrote:

       I will representing Michigan Tech and technical writers in general at
     the
       National College Fair next week in Baltimore. I was hoping to put
     together a
       list of what tech writers do, so that when I am asked that question, I
     can
       give some interesting answers, and not just the generic "write manuals
     and
       stuff" reply.
       I would really appreciate some help in replying to what we do.  I can
     give
       them a list of what I do...but then again, that might scare them away.
     :)
       Also, if anyone has advice for me to pass on to young innocent souls who
     may
       wish to become tech writers...let me know!

   Hi Melissa,
   Being originally from Michigan, I though all Yuppers do was play hockey and
   drink cheap beer?  (Just kidding....they don't all play hockey)
   I think if you go through the archives, you'll find a lot of different
   things TWs do.  If I remember, we did a thread on this subject several
   months ago and it looks like Dan beat me to the punch there...
   Personally, I document hardware and software projects.  My portfolio
   includes user guides, installation manuals, operation and maintenance
   manuals, Help, technically oriented marketing brochures, design and develop
   websites, create video training scripts and whatever else the client wants
   or needs.
   Al

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