In a previous post, Anne Sandstrom pointed out that NOBODY does tech writing as a hobby. Many developers program as a hobby. Engineers tinker around in their garage, building things. Other creative professionals, such as artists, photographers, and writers, paint scenes, take pictures, and write stories in their spare time. But I have yet to meet a single person who sits around writing instructions about … more »
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