TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Subject:Mayvbe O/T? - Text development vs tech writing From:"John Fleming" <johnf -at- ecn -dot- ab -dot- ca> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Fri, 8 Jun 2001 02:50:06 -0600
> Subject: Mayvbe O/T? - Text development vs tech writing
> From: "Judy Ferril" <jferril -at- qwest -dot- net>
> Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:20:07 -0500
> X-Message-Number: 30
> Is anyone out there just developing text for user's manuals without
regard
> to format, design, graphic choices, etc.?
Yes and no. On the current project, I have had some input into the
stylesheets, though most of the ideas and development work came from
others with a bit more expertise in this area.
When I was contracted for this project, they were looking for someone
who could crank out text. The fact that I am comfortable working with
styles and style sheets was an added bonus.
> I am curious how this works as I have been asked to do so and am
finding it
> difficult. Just write text and turn it over to a formatter (?). This
person
> then chooses graphics, set up, etc. and applies it to the text. I
usually
> tie all of these together to make it flow, not to mention
instructional. Any
> suggestions for removing my mental block would be appreciated.
In the projects I've worked on recently, I've been given copies of the
templates and instructions on how to use them.
I then write my text.
Screen shots have been up to me.
My stuff then gets turned over to someone else, who does the final
polishing.
I'm not sure if that helps.
--
John Fleming
Technical Writer
Edmonton, Alberta
email: johnf -at- ecn -dot- ab -dot- ca
*** Deva(tm) Tools for Dreamweaver and Deva(tm) Search ***
Build Contents, Indexes, and Search for Web Sites and Help Systems
Available now at http://www.devahelp.com or info -at- devahelp -dot- com
Sponsored by Cub Lea, specialist in low-cost outsourced development
and documentation. Overload and time-sensitive jobs at exceptional
rates. Unique free gifts for all visitors to http://www.cublea.com
---
You are currently subscribed to techwr-l as: archive -at- raycomm -dot- com
To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-techwr-l-obscured -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com
Send administrative questions to ejray -at- raycomm -dot- com -dot- Visit http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/ for more resources and info.
