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Subject:Re: Not reading manuals like a novel From:James Browne <jimb -at- SSINY -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 14 Mar 1995 09:55:43 EST
Arthur,
One of the basic tenets of tech writing is write the book for your
audience. Your audience may want a reference guide that is not read
cover to cover. Your audience may want a getting started guide that is
read cover to cover - like a novel. Tech Writing does not define
the style or organization of your book or online help. Your audience
does.
Jim
