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10 Newest Things in Blogging for 2012

Kathleen Hubert — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:21:26 +0000

This is a guest post by Kathleen Hubert. Oh! snap, its 2012 already! Are you ready for a new year of blogging trends? In the last few years we’ve dealt with everything from web 2.0 to crazy innovations in car loans and insurance (who doesn’t love all of the crazy Progressive commercials?), but that was [...]

Writers & Bloggers, Learn About the SOPA and PIPA and Why to Protest It

Shevonne — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:38:56 +0000

SOPA Infographic: The Internet Blacklist Bill View more documents from Fight for the Future Via: Business Insurance Blog PROTECT IP / SOPA Breaks The Internet from Fight for the Future on Vimeo. [View the story "SOPA/PIPA Protests" on Storify] Source: thisisnthappiness.com via Ben on Pinterest

Five Areas in 2012 That Technical Writers Need to Know

Shevonne — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:14:02 +0000

This is also true of systems that businesses and government agencies use. The systems were not as robust, and a lot of them have been (or will be) updated to keep up with the demands of today. With this, also comes the documentation that tells the beginning, middle, and end of these systems. This is from the project planning, requirements gathering and analysis, and the end-user documents. Due to the close tie-in between documentation and systems, technical writing has also evolved alongside technology.

Happy Holidays and New Year’s Everyone!

Shevonne — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Another free picture slideshow by Smilebox I want to wish everyone a happy holidays. I’ve been pretty busy working on different projects and getting ready for Christmas. After this hectic two weeks, I will be back with more material. Source: kraftykym.blogspot.com via kym on Pinterest

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Writers

Joe Morris — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:37:41 +0000

The New Year is right around the corner and as you gear up to bid farewell to 2011, you’re ready to pop champagne, countdown with friends and you’ve even got a special someone lined up who you plan on sharing a kiss with at the stroke of midnight…but wait—do you know what your New Year’s resolutions are for 2012? Well if not and you just happen to be a writing enthusiast, be sure to check out the following resolutions that will make for a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year as a writer.

The 8 Most Used Flowchart Shapes You Should Know

Shevonne — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:15:13 +0000

Flowcharts are a great way to show any type of process, organization structure, or brainstorming diagram. Shapes and arrows are used to represent a pictorial view of what you are trying to convey. I get asked all the time what each of the shapes that are used mean. I decided to describe the most-used shapes that can aid you in creating your own flowchart

How to Deal When a Client Breaks Up with You

Shevonne — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:50:50 +0000

Imagine this scenario: You really want to start working with a certain client. You feel that the two of you have instantly clicked over coffee. The next time you head to lunch or dinner, and you feel that pretty soon, they are going to offer you the job. However, after meeting with them a few [...]

I’m Getting Back Into Freelance Writing

Shevonne — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:37:46 +0000

In the last two years, I have put my freelance writing career on hold while I focused on my own self development and the loss of my younger sister. The time has come to get back into doing what I love. Therefore, I am available to assist organizations with their writing needs.

A Technical Writer’s “Why I’m Thankful” List

Shevonne — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:23:10 +0000

On my non-profit’s blog, I have said the five things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving. However, I feel like I should also list the gadgets and apps that I am thankful exist, so that I can continue freelancing. Overall Love Electricity First and foremost, I have to thank electricity. If I didn’t have electricity, [...]

Chicwriter Looks More Like a Web Site Now

Shevonne — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:16:24 +0000

I spent the entire weekend redesigning my web site. It’s almost close to the end (still have some minor kinks to work out), and I’m already happy with the results. I loved my blog theme, and I transfer it over to my personal blog. However, I wanted Chicwriter to look more like a web site [...]