The Tech Writer's Survival Guide: A Handbook for Aspiring Technical Writers (Writers Reference) - Hardcover

Janet Van Wicklen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816040389 ISBN 13: 9780816040384

Publisher: Facts on File Inc, 2001

Synopsis

This fully updated and expanded revision of The Tech Writing Game (Facts On File, 1992) offers a comprehensive introduction to the craft and business of technical writing - from how and where to train, to landing and holding a job, from perfecting one's skills to mastering the tools of the trade. Each chapter has been revised to reflect changes in the new procedures and computer developments, updated details about the job market, standard pay rates and other information.

About this title

Review

...Will benefit anyone entering a technical communications career. - Donna Lee Dowdney, CBE (Council of Biology Editors) Views ""...a real career guide for those who plan to do more than dabble in the art of technical writing."" - The Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Van Wicklen is a published author and writing consultant with more than 20 years of professional writing experience. During her 15 years in the computer industry, she has written for major companies, such as IBM, Apple Computer, Sun Microsystems, 3Com, Silicon Graphics, and Xerox. She has taught courses in techinical writing at DeAnza College and UC Berkeley Extension and in 1997 began providing seminars in effective writing for professionals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Facts on File Inc
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816040389
• ISBN 13: 9780816040384
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288