Bad Technical Writing Can Lead to Disaster
Here is a memo (part of the public record) that some people think probably contributed to one of the worst nuclear plant accidents in history: ———————————– (START) BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY I R GENERATION GROUP August 3, 1978 TO: Manager, Plant Integration FROM: Manager, Plant Performance Services SUBJECT: Operator Interruption of High Pressure Injection…
Read MoreCNN: Technical Writing is the 28th Best Job in America
A CNN survey of 50 TOP JOBS concluded that Technical Writing is one of the best jobs in America today — 28th best job, to be exact. What’s more than that, the CNN survey also concluded that, in terms of “Quality of Life” and low-stress working conditions, Technical Writing ranks 5th in the USA. Technical…
Read MoreAmerican Medical Writers Association
If you are a technical writer specializing on medical and pharmaceutical copy you might consider becoming a member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA). They’re about to hold their annual conference down in Dallas, TX on October 22nd. Here are some of the AMWA membership benefits: * Career development at all expertise levels *…
Read MoreDon't Quote an Hourly Rate or Fixed Fee for Your Writing Services
© Ugur Akinci Here is something I’ve learned the hard way: if you publish or quote a fixed hourly rate or a fixed fee for different types of writing services, you’ll end up attracting the cheapest and hardest clients and you’ll never make money in this freelance writing business. We writers are generally very nice…
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