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> I am a brand new member to this list. i am an
> instructional
> designer working in a large firm engaged in the
> development of
> WBT's. however i would like to change my field of
> interest to
> technical writing. what do u think are the tools
> needed to know to
> qualify as a technical writer? Morever i would do
> like to do some
> freelaning stuff in technical writing. how do you
> think are the
> opportunities for a freelancer?
I think you're on the right path. Tools are a
functioning brain and the aspiration to work your ass
off for marginal pay while being two heartbeats from
the short list in times of low revenue. *g* As for
freelancing, it varies by area.
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