Re: Newbie to Tech Writing wants advice re: schools

["Chris Morton" <salt -dot- morton -at- gmail -dot- com>]

Some other thoughts:

Adobe's *Classroom In a Book* series, coupled with free, 30-day trial
versions of Adobe apps, is a good way to get some new skills.

If you can prove student status (educators, too), you can get excellent
discounts on these books and a lot of software at AcademicSoftware.com.

> Jagdriver


On 7/11/08, Milan Davidovic <milan -dot- lists -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:
>
> On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 3:31 PM, Dawn Throener <D -dot- Throener -at- gmail -dot- com>
> wrote:
> > Hello all!
> > I'm Dawn, a newbie to this group (joined yesterday).
>
> Hi, Dawn.
>
> > What's going to get me ahead and eventually
> > set me apart from others in the field to get a job?
>
> I think that what would eventually set you apart is:
>
> - having a demonstrable record of good work (portfolio)
> - being well known for it (network of professional contacts).
>
> Having been trained in a reputable program may help you achieve those
> things, but so would a handful of good starter gigs (complete with
> good mentoring).
>
> You may find some useful thoughts here:
>
> http://stc-on.org/wiki/Starting_as_a_Certified_and_Inexperienced_Writer
>
> --
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