Re: Qualifications for an off shore writer?

[Sandy Harris <sandyinchina -at- gmail -dot- com>]

On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 2:35 AM, Julie Stickler <jstickler -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:

> I've had limited experience working with offshore technical writers,
> and none of it has been particularly good. ...

> Some things that I've considered include:
> - Must be fluent in English.
> - Must have experience writing technical documentation in English.
>
> Any other idea, suggestions, stories to share about hiring off shore writers?

You might get some ideas from
http://www.shanghaitechwriter.com/
http://www.twin-india.org/

I know there's a fairly active STC India, not sure about China.

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