The Tech Writer's Survival Guide : A Handbook for Aspiring Technical Writers

If you have ever consulted a computer manual or the instruction booklet for your VCR, you have read the work of a technical writer.

For those who aspire to a career in technical writing, this text offers information - from how and where to train, to landing and holding a job, from perfecting ones skills to mastering the tool of the trade.

The book reflects changes in the profession, including new procedures and computer developments and details about the job market.

This updated edition includes: detailed advice on researching, writing, and editing for different audiences; a glossary of on-line documentation terms; practical tips on finding a job and building a career in technical writing; and academic programs, professional, and further reading.