TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Subject:RE: More alternatives to 'Technical Writer' From:"Cardimon, Craig" <ccardimon -at- M-S-G -dot- com> To:"John Hedtke" <john -at- hedtke -dot- com> Date:Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:21:10 -0500
Reminds of the 1990s when Programmer was all the rage.
Then Programmer fell out of favor and Developer became the favored
title.
I understand the Writer vs. Communicator controversy, but I find myself
liking Digital Scribe.
Doubt the Fed Govt. has a handle on THAT title yet. Grin.
Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: John Hedtke [mailto:john -at- hedtke -dot- com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 2:12 PM
To: Cardimon, Craig; techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Subject: Re: More alternatives to 'Technical Writer'
An old and highly ubiquitous friend, Jon Singer, was working at Apple
for a few years. His first business card said "Digital
Scribe." When he needed a refill, he got "Avatar of Synchronicity."
John
At 10:56 AM 11/20/2007, you wrote:
>Throwing more fuel onto the fire...
>
>
>
>I got these potential occupational titles from
>
>
>
>http://visuallounge.techsmith.com/2007/08/guest_blogger_mike_curtis_tec
h
>.html
>
>
>
>"Information Developer" or "Help Solutions Developer." Any opinions?
>
>
>
>Interesting. I write and edit, so "technical writer" suits me.
>
>
>
>I can understand how solutions might be developed, but not information.
>Info can be stored, retrieved, gathered, enhanced, etc. But developed?
>What am I missing here?
>
>
>
>Craig
>
>^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
>Create HTML or Microsoft Word content and convert to Help file formats
or
>printed documentation. Features include support for Windows Vista &
2007
>Microsoft Office, team authoring, plus more.
>http://www.DocToHelp.com/TechwrlList
>
>True single source, conditional content, PDF export, modular help.
>Help & Manual is the most powerful authoring tool for technical
>documentation. Boost your productivity! http://www.helpandmanual.com
>
>---
>You are currently subscribed to TECHWR-L as john -at- hedtke -dot- com -dot-
>
>To unsubscribe send a blank email to
>techwr-l-unsubscribe -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
>or visit http://lists.techwr-l.com/mailman/options/techwr-l/john%40hedtke.com
>
>
>To subscribe, send a blank email to techwr-l-join -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
>
>Send administrative questions to admin -at- techwr-l -dot- com -dot- Visit
>http://www.techwr-l.com/ for more resources and info.
Yours truly,
John Hedtke
Author/Consultant/Contract Writer
www.hedtke.com <-- website
Region 7 Director, STC
541-685-5000 (office landline)
541-554-2189 (cell)
john -at- hedtke -dot- com (primary email)
johnhedtke -at- aol -dot- com (secondary email)
Create HTML or Microsoft Word content and convert to Help file formats or
printed documentation. Features include support for Windows Vista & 2007
Microsoft Office, team authoring, plus more. http://www.DocToHelp.com/TechwrlList
True single source, conditional content, PDF export, modular help.
Help & Manual is the most powerful authoring tool for technical
documentation. Boost your productivity! http://www.helpandmanual.com
---
You are currently subscribed to TECHWR-L as archive -at- web -dot- techwr-l -dot- com -dot-