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It will be almost impossible to learn how to be a technical writer by
working at home. You do not simply re-write what info people give you...
Well, OK, there are tech writers out there who do this, but IMO that's being
a technical secretary and not a technical writer (let the fur fly!). To be a
good tech writer, you first need to be involved in what you are writing.
Being on site and able to go from desk to desk interviewing SMEs for info is
a critical skill. Don't let the thought of working on site stop you though,
as it can be quite a rewarding occupation.
Bill Swallow
wswallow -at- nycap -dot- rr -dot- com
::: -----Original Message-----
::: I'm am anxious to learn more about becoming a technical
::: writer. Currently I am a resume writer and have
::: been doing this from home as a subcontractor and business owner
::: for the last six years. I received certification from the
::: Professional
::: Association
::: of Resume Writers and have samples of my work published in
::: several books.
:::
::: I am now interested in becoming a Technical Writer but I'm
::: not sure if this
::: is something I can do strictly from home as a subcontractor
::: or how easy it
::: is to
::: obtain work. As a subcontract resume writer, I obtained
::: work by simply calling
::: the company and emailing my resume and work samples. No
::: interview or anything
::: formal. I'm wondering if it's as easy to get subcontract work as a
::: Technical Writer and
::: if I'll be able to work strictly from home as I do now or
::: if I'll have to
::: go to a job site. The client
::: simply filled out worksheets and all work/client interviews
::: were handled
::: strictly by phone, fax and email, from
::: project conception to completion.
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