A task is one of the fundamental building blocks of good technical writing, and one of the first things new technical writers learn. I was reminded of this when I bought a new cookbook at the end of last year.
In my spare time I love to cook. I have several shelves devoted to cookbooks, and I can spend hours browsing through my books looking for a new recipe to try. One of my favorite cookbooks is Jamie's America, written by Jamie Oliver, with recipes he created while he toured the United Sta...
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Professional development
Tips for staying current as a technical writer
Staying current is one of the most important things you can do as a contract technical writer.
If you know the latest tools and technologies, or at least know of them and can learn quickly, you're much more valuable as a contractor. And being "in the know" is fun!
Here are some of the ways I stay current:
1. Read widely.
I love reading - fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, magazines, Weet-Bix packets. But also the instructions that come with the things I buy, such as the printer, camera, a...
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