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The Yahoo! Style Guide

December 27th, 2010 by · Technical Writing, Writing Tools

I just learned of the Yahoo! Style Guide online (you can buy it for $14.95 on Amazon). The online version has some interesting quick links; I was fascinated by their word list (is it 24/7 or 24-7?)  Their list would be a good model for your own customized word list; I always like having preferred spelling and formatting in one place to make my writing consistent.

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Why you want to get serious about LinkedIn®

December 27th, 2010 by · Writing Tools

Recently, I posted an update that I had completed my AMWA Essential Skills Certificate on my LinkedIn account. The next day, I went to a BWA meeting, and three people congratulated me on my accomplishment. That’s one reason why I love LinkedIn: It’s a free and powerful public relations tool.

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Storyboard Writing for Multimedia

November 23rd, 2010 by · Writing Tools

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Storyboard Writing for Multimedia (7:26 mins)

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Quid Novi Festival

November 4th, 2010 by · Local Events of Interest

Right up I-25 in Fort Collins, the Quid Novi Festival is taking place on November 6. BWA members and fans, we have some comp tickets to give, so send me an email if you’re interested. You might scratch your head a moment and ask, “What the heck is that?” Rather than try to explain it in my terms, I’ll let their site do the talking:

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I Have a Little List: The Ten Indispensables

June 12th, 2010 by · Business Tips, Writing Tools

Even in this high-tech, fast-paced, multi-media world, the simple list is still one of the most useful of basic tools for the technical communicator. It may be as basic as a sticky note or as elaborate as a task list for building a rocket, but the concept is the same. Each list provides the answer to a question, and should solve some problem or make life easier for you.

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