Re: [TCP] tech writing blog catalogs...

2009-02-25 Thread Tom Johnson
, 2009 at 1:29 AM, David Farbey david.far...@googlemail.comwrote: Paula, The only catalog I know of is at: http://www.techwriterblogs.com which Tom Johnson set up a couple of years ago. It's a list that you can add you own blog to, so I don't know how comprehensive it is. Have you tried going

Re: [TCP] Physical fitness and technical communication

2008-10-16 Thread Tom Johnson
I wrote a post called Tips for Avoiding a Sedentary Lifestyle here: * http://tinyurl.com/4xs6kr* See one of the comments below the post about a 10,000 step program someone has at work. It's a way of taking extra little detours at work that force you to walk more. Kind of funny. Tom

Re: [TCP] service manuals

2007-10-05 Thread Tom Johnson
employer wants, but it's up to you to do the best you can within the guidelines your employer gives you. And, you need to help your employer make informed decisions. Tom Johnson -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Al Geist Sent: Thursday

[TCP] Microsoft at Work RSS Feed

2007-09-27 Thread Tom Johnson
attachments from time to time. I'm learning to attach them before I compose the e-mail. Tom Johnson Technical Writer Microline Technology Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help

Re: [TCP] Best software for a training manual?

2007-09-25 Thread Tom Johnson
manual. How will the reader know when he or she has finished reading? Other than that, I recommend you visit Char James-Tanny's HAT Matrix to get a good overview of different Help Authoring Tools. http://helpstuff.com/hats.html Tom Johnson -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

Re: [TCP] auto-assign

2007-08-08 Thread Tom Johnson
You're disappointed?!? I never got the survey. What's up with that? Tom -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cardimon, Craig Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 1:16 PM To: tcp@techcommpros.com Subject: Re: [TCP] auto-assign I never bother

Re: [TCP] How long should a resume be?

2007-08-01 Thread Tom Johnson
accordingly. It works for him, but not everyone will benefit by using a five page resume for all TW job openings. Probably, most TW job openings warrant a two-page resume. Tom Johnson -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrew Warren Sent

Re: [TCP] Technical writers may shape future of American lit

2007-06-07 Thread Tom Johnson
incunabula! Thanks for today's new word. I'll confess, I had to look it up. Tom -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dick Margulis Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 8:26 AM To: John Garison Cc: tcp@techcommpros.com Subject: Re: [TCP] Technical

Re: [TCP] ADMIN TCP Site - Want a Wiki?

2006-11-30 Thread Tom Johnson
Let's put the wiki discussion to rest with a one-question democratic vote: http://s-4vsev-2669.sgizmo.com. Tom __ Are you a Help Authoring Trainer or Consultant? Let clients find you at www.HAT.Matrix.com, the searchable HAT database based on Char

Re: [TCP] ADMIN TCP Site - Want a Wiki? -- What you really mean is Want a Blog?

2006-11-28 Thread Tom Johnson
John I don't care about anything 48 hours or more later. By then, either I have my solution or I've changed the question Don't search. Two months later? it's not excellent...it's late. Wow, you're hardcore. I see that the listserv method really works for you. But if you're using the