Re: Status of the Technical Writer

["Raj Machhan" <raj -dot- machhan -at- gmail -dot- com>]

I agree with you. Nice idea. While projecting yourself as a science writer
is not totally untrue, it certainly adds greater appeal to your profile.
This is important because your success depends quite a bit on the way you
present yourself. It's worth a try.

Raj


On 6/8/07, Cardimon, Craig <ccardimon -at- m-s-g -dot- com> wrote:
>
> That's why I'm thinking perhaps we should study up on the science of
> writing, the science of communication, as well as on science in general,
> and take a gentle step sideways into science writing.
>
> A science writer writes about science. That can be cool. Think Carl
> Sagan. I've heard science writers on the radio. A technical writer
> writes about technical. No, that can't be right. A technical writer
> writes about technical things. But to most people, technical equals
> boring. Let the technical stuff wait. As long as possible. To the last
> minute. Hey, wait a minute! See the problem?
>
> Try this the next time you're at a party. Tell someone you are a science
> writer instead of a technical writer. Use a little spin. I became a
> computer science writer. I did that in an elevator in Las Vegas. The
> results were stunning. I got wows instead of nods. Just try it. Your
> mileage may vary.
>
> Craig
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