Re: Justification/Tech Writer Role/Non-Profit Development Team

[Goober Writer <gooberwriter -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

> I've been in this role for a month, but a new
> development
> manager wants to know why they need a tech writer at
> this stage.
> (...The project is expected to go for another
> 12-18 months; the
> software is being built from scratch in Java.)

So there's active development? Are the specs up to
snuff? Do they want to be able to roll this out as
soon as coding is done? If so, having someone there
documenting as they code is important, if not dire, to
the immediate release of the system.

Tech writers should never be left to cleanup. Sure,
they are, but you should always push for in-cycle
work, so you're pacing yourself with developers and
not playing catch-up.

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Goober Writer
(because life is too short to be inept)

"As soon as you hear the phrase "studies show",
immediately put a hand on your wallet and cover your groin."
      -- Geoff Hart

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