RE: Out of Work Tech Writers

["Suzanne Chiles" <suzchiles -at- pobox -dot- com>]

Shannon said:

> Good point. I think that I am a technical writer/editor, not just a person
> who does it for a living. Granted, if I were out of work, I'd accept a job
> doing something else, but I'd probably keep looking for a tech
> writing/editing job. I cannot think of another job/career that I would
> enjoy, that I am qualified for, and that would pay my bills. Sad,
> but true.

I know exactly what you mean. Technical writing isn't a job; it's what I
love doing, more than anything else, even more than my rather successful
career in the professional theatre as a designer. I really enjoy the work
and the process of creating software and documentation. I can't think of
anything I'd rather do to earn a living.

Of course, if my mystery novel gets bought, I could change that tune
quickly.:-)   You know, Amy Tan was a technical writer before she was a
renowned author.

Suzanne


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