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Subject:Re: Why I write AND design (long) From:David Blyth <dblyth -at- QUALCOMM -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 9 Nov 1995 15:06:38 -0700
Matt Ion says....
>>Whenever possible I prefer to do both writing and design.
>When you really think about it, the two are really the same thing -- whether
>dealing with letters of the alphabet, or lines and colors, you're taking the
>stock material and shaping and fashioning it into something that (hopefully)
>makes sense, gets your point across, and is pleasing to the eye.
Definitely. I have no sympathy for writers who `just want to write' -
but don't want to know anything about DTP. IMHO, this is exactly like
Leonardo Da Vinci saying he `just wants to paint' - but doesn't want
to know anything about paint brushes.
IMHO, you're a better technical writer when you know all phases of the
business. Yes, you can consult expert paint brush makers when you need to -
but you'd better know your tools first.
David (The Man) Blyth
Technical Writer
Qualcomm
The usual disclaimers apply - I don't speak for QUALCOMM, they don't speak
for me....
