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Re: Persistence in tech writing

Subject: Re: Persistence in tech writing
From: kcbillb2 <kcbillb2 -at- kc -dot- rr -dot- com>
To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Date: Sun, 05 Jun 2011 08:15:35 -0500

That's the way I work. I've found that doing your homework first generates much more respect.

If your SME's respect you, they're much more willing to take the time to explain things to you.


Bill


On 6/5/2011 6:56 AM, Chris Despopoulos wrote:

I have found the most persuasive bribes are 1) doing your homework BEFORE asking questions, 2) making the first explanation really count, and 3) adding real value to the project.
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