RE: More title questions

["Lauren" <lauren -at- writeco -dot- net>]

> From: Cardimon, Craig

> Would you say "technical writer and editor," "technical writer &
> editor," "technical writer-editor," or "technical writer/editor?"
> 
> How do you describe yourself?

I wouldn't use an ampersand, unless is a part of a formal name or title.

"Technical writer and editor" suggests to me that the "editor" is a general
rather than technical editor.  Also, I don't like to use "and" in my job
descriptions because I want to minimize words.

"Writer-editor" suggests to me another role that is neither writer nor
editor, so I wouldn't use it.

I have used "technical writer/editor" because it implies "technical writer
and technical editor."  I use a slash to combine other job descriptions as
well.  Generally, I use combined job desriptions when both jobs enhance my
marketability for a particular job.  I don't think that adding editor
responsibilities to a job that specifically requires writing, like a staff
writer, because I think that an employer looking for a writer would want
somebody to focus on writing and not look for a broader position.  I do add
it to résumés for positions that require somebody who can handle multiple
jobs and both writer and editor enhance my marketability for the particular
position.

Lauren

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