10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad
My informal mentoring chats led to writing 10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad, a new book for anyone considering a career change. Read the full post for more details.
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Expert Tips for Technical Writing
I spoke at the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference in January 2024 and shared expert tips for technical writing work. Read the full post for more details.
Technical Communication in the Federal Sector
I presented Getting Up to Speed with Federal Clients for the Society for Technical Communicators. I covered career options in the federal sector. See the full post for details.
Adapting to Experts
Learn the importance of addressing expert concerns regarding plain language writing, editing and training. Also see tips and advice on how to respect experts and build trust.
“Say it once and say it well”
In this December 23, 2023, Center for Plain Language blog post, I share five easy steps to rev up your resume with plain language.
Save Time and Money: Best Practices to Build and Sustain a Plain Language Program
In this October 2023 blog post I wrote for the Center for Plain Language I share best practices from three communicators about how to start or restart a plain language program to save time and money.
Plain Language Advances Technical Communication
In this July 2023 blog post I wrote for the Center for Plain Language, I answer the top three questions from experts and management leaders. I also provide solid tips to apply plain language to your next technical project.
The Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line
I was always proud of my dad and his dedication to work. He died rather suddenly when I was eleven, and I’ve spent a lifetime searching through his old work documents and photos to know him better and to learn more about his career choices. I discovered he was once a radio operator, Presidential support staffer, and a radar builder. In many ways, I followed in his footsteps. Read the full post for details about the Distant Early Warning (DEW) line workers.
Four Tips to Hire Emotionally Intelligent Editors
Achieve your business goals, increase innovation, and ensure effective teamwork. If you are a contract officer or business manager, check out these four tips to hire emotionally intelligent editors for success.
Clear and Concise Writing is a Business Tool
Whether you work for a government agency, private business, or non-profit organization, you want your clients to find, understand, and act confidently on the information you provide. That’s why clear and concise writing has become a critical business skill in every industry and sector.