On 6/6/07, Dana Worley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I know several creative/tech writers as well.
8 ) > I thought this comment was interesting: > > "I think technical writing is probably in some ways, in many > important ways, a better education for a creative writer than creative > writing," he said. That's the quote that stood out for me, as well. > Personally, I think technical writing is "easy" but I wouldn't even > consider tackling any type of creative writing. Maybe I'm not as good > at observing life as I am observing a piece of software :) > > Dana I think it goes to interest. If you had something you were motivated to write, I have no doubt that you'd do just fine. You already possess many of the fundamental mechanics that take the longest to learn. The rest, like anything else, comes down to practice, practice, practice. -- John Cook Technical Writer / Help Author john dot cook at gmail dot com ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
