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		<title>Endurance Training for Writers: A MasterMind Group is Secret to Publishing Success</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By JT Long
Writing is a challenging sport. Smart authors know they have to be disciplined, scheduling marathon creative sessions and pacing themselves so they can go the distance. Successful writers often take a team approach to publishing. By meeting regularly with a group of others pursuing the same dreams, they can share tips, resources and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.yourwritingdept.com/blog/?p=1030</link>
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		<title>The Smart CEO’s Guide to Expert Author Status</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hiring a ghostwriter can help you stand out in your field by realizing your business plan to establish yourself as an expert author. It's easy if you know the basics.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.yourwritingdept.com/blog/?p=1008</link>
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		<title>Technical Writer ranks No. 13 with top jobs for 2010</title>
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According to an analysis conducted by CareerCast.com, the job of Technical Writer ranks as one of the best jobs to have in 2010. For the complete list of the top 20 best and the top 20 worst jobs, see the Reuters article.
Top Jobs for 2010:

Actuary
Software engineer
Computer systems analyst
Biologist
Historian
Mathematician
Paralegal assistant
Statistician
Accountant
Dental hygienist
Philosopher
Meteorologist
Technical writer
Bank officer
Web developer
Industrial engineer

It&#8217;s rather [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.yourwritingdept.com/blog/?p=899</link>
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		<title>Web site, web site or website? A quick poll.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Time for a quick poll. Which is your preference?

Web site (W in caps)
web site (w in lower)
website (w in lower and one word)

Respond with your preference and explanation, and I will compile the results.
Your Writing Dept is a Sacramento-based writing firm that specializes in developing technical manuals and user guides. We&#8217;re the leaders in technical [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.yourwritingdept.com/blog/?p=913</link>
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		<title>Quick Reference Guides are more useful than a 150-page user doc</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Ron Creel
Tom Johnson&#8217;s blog, I&#8217;d Rather Be Writing, posted Minimizing Documentation not a moment too soon.
I&#8217;m working on a project to boil a 150-page software user document down to a one-page reference guide that can be tacked to a CSR&#8217;s cube wall. Our goal with the one-page reference guide is to give the CSR [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.yourwritingdept.com/blog/?p=917</link>
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		<title>More InfoPorn: Our new favorite site</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve said it before and I&#8217;ll say it again. I love InfoPorn. This is what we consider the presentation of what could be considered dull information in interesting and fascinating presentations. Trust me, these are not your typical MS Excel bar charts.
The site Information is Beautiful seems to have it all for the infoporn addicted. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.yourwritingdept.com/blog/?p=748</link>
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		<title>Technical Writing Jobs: Salary Information</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Interesting reading: United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)  Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) (free and available to the public) about how technical writers are paid. This provides some interesting reading for anyone wishing to determine where their state ranks regarding salaries or job availability. There&#8217;s a lot of information available, so explore the site and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.yourwritingdept.com/blog/?p=830</link>
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		<title>Where To Go To Become a Tech Writer or To Find One To Hire?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Tom Guarnera



Related posts&#8230;

How Do I Become a Technical Writer?
What Are the Characteristics of a Good Technical Writer?





Finding a single place to learn about Technical Writing is not the easiest task. Because of this, it is even trickier to find a good source for locating potential candidates for the job. Many writers seem to be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.yourwritingdept.com/blog/?p=755</link>
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		<title>What Are the Characteristics of a Good Technical Writer?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Tom Guarnera



Related posts&#8230;

How Do I Become a Technical Writer?
Where To Go To Become a Tech Writer or To Find One To Hire?





In my previous post, I started to address the question, “How Do I Become a Technical Writer?” I concluded that most writers do not set out to go into this field, but more [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.yourwritingdept.com/blog/?p=754</link>
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		<title>How Do I Become a Technical Writer?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Tom Guarnera



Related posts&#8230;

What Are the Characteristics of a Good Technical Writer?
Where To Go To Become a Tech Writer or To Find One To Hire?

Tech Writing News&#8230;

U.S. Government Acknowledges Technical Writers As Distinct from All Other Writing Professions






I have recently seen a number of discussions asking technical writers if they chose to become a writer [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.yourwritingdept.com/blog/?p=753</link>
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