Because It’s Spring
It’s that time of year again! Late-winter crocus opened for early-spring masses of brilliant daffodils. The stage is set for glorious tulips and majestic irises to make their appearance. Who wants to sit in front of a LCD screen and crank out page after page (or even screen after screen) of documentation? Such an indoor, pale and sickly 98-pound weakling kind of word…
We, however, are technical communicators. Talented. Disciplined. Creative. Focused. Whether we are writers, editors, information architects, usability experts, user interface designers, artists, or instructional designers, we are responsible for better living through communication.
- We create instructions that sparkle with clarity.
- We turn complex and confusing process descriptions into model paragraphs of lucid, easy-to-understand and even interesting explanation.
- We make customers happier with their products, employees more productive with their tools, and technical marketers more persuasive, period.
Let’s make this last month of spring the time of year when we think about why we do what we do and focus on ways to do it better.
Question of the Month
- What have you done recently that made life better for your employer, for a client, or for yourself? (The focus is on activities and accomplishments related to technical communication, but if you have an inspiring life story to tell, we’ll take it!)
Share your answers via the comments section of this article.
What’s In This Issue?
- The May meeting
This month we’re recognizing the SWO community’s volunteers and taking a look at one of the area’s largest employers of technical writers – O’Neil and Associates. Join us at their state-of-the-art facility for free pizza and lots of good networking. - Calling All Verbivores
For a quick look into the mind of an experienced technical communicator, check out this column written by Harold Fox. It’s a treasure trove for word lovers. - Past Meeting Topics
For those of you who missed the last two meetings, find out what went on in March and April. - Chapter and Society News
Keep up-to-date with what’s happening in Southwestern Ohio and at the international level:
See you at the May meeting!