As a Technical Writer, I have had to interview hundreds of computer professionals to better understand the technology that I would be documenting. Programmers, Quality Assurance, Implementation, Sales, Management, Customer Service, Training… I have interviewed them all! The following article reveals tips you can use to optimize your interview experience and get the information you [...]
Hi everyone, I hope you’re having a great week-end and you don’t have too much work to do. As usual, on week-ends I like to compile a list of interesting articles I’ve read during the week that I think you’ll find interesting. I’m sure you’ll find some good stuff in there. :)
Here we go:
13 Ways [...]
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with writing only on a handful of topics, but what if a client asks you to write on a topic you know nothing (or very little) about? Can you afford to turn down work?
Before you find yourself in a position where you have to say no to a client, why not [...]
In today’s society, where image is everything, it’s definitely easy to get carried away and end up thinking that a popular product or service is automatically better as well. Let’s try to look beyond the surface and ask ourselves if popularity should really be an important factor which needs to be taken into consideration when [...]
It is possible to effectively balance your full-time job with freelancing - without going insane or burning out. I do it, and in this post, I’ll tell you how you can, too. Many of us begin freelancing while we are still employed in full-time jobs.
Here are some requirements and tips for staying sane while [...]
Today, software is an integral part of our lives – whether we are working on the web or on a school or business client-server environment that has all of the applications we must use. The following article features ten ways in which you can maximize your software experience, making order out of seeming chaos that [...]
FAQ: Do You Accept Rush Jobs?
I am often asked whether I accept rush writing jobs. My answer to that question is: Yes!! Sometimes... I will take on rush work when I can complete it without affecting other project deadlines.
40 Most Beautiful And Inspirational Website Designs Of 2008
2008 has brought some big changes in the design trends. One of the major ones was the end of the “glossy revolution“. View the top 40 amazing, beautiful and inspirational website designs of 2008.
Freelance Designers: Is Name Recognition Important for Success?
Freelancing by nature tends to be a career that isn’t going to put you in the spotlight. Here's a balanced look at the impact of name recognition on the career of freelancers.
Communicating with Indecisive Clients
Web designers will get to work with all different types of clients. While that’s one of the nice things that keeps the job from getting too monotonous, we also have to be able to communicate effectively...
Pen Zen: Bring Clarity to Writing
Have you ever read an email from someone that was too wordy, lacked focus, and left you confused? How can we learn from reading such emails to improve our own communication?
What’s In a Business Name? Everything?
Something I’ve been thinking about for quite a while is a business name. Ever since I started designing, developing and publishing my own sites, I’ve felt like I needed a name.
Hate Writing Query Letters? Try LOIs
Letters of introduction are simple to write, and once you've got the formula down, you can adapt it to almost any market.
Top 5 Laptops for Developers
It’s primarily the larger type of desktop replacement laptops that attract the developer’s attention. This list gives a few examples of some laptops that stand out in this department.
