Re: Is this really a tech writing job?

["Mike O." <obie1121 -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

John Posada wrote:
> It's a perfectly reaasonable requirement for the
> writer to know the subject.
(snipped some words that seemed to be pounding straw)

Agreed (who wouldn't?) And a portfolio of work and testimonials
demonstrates that you know the subject (at least according to the
"reasonable person" test).

> > What's wrong with the direct approach - simply looking for tech
> > writers who have experience documenting APIs and SDKs? 
> 
> It's his requirements?

Circular argument (but you are entitled to it). 

Mike O.


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