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    My Comments on “Best Careers 2011: Technical Writer – US News and World Report”

    December 10th, 2010 | 13 Comments »

    US News and World Report Article on 50 Best Careers

    If you haven’t seen it yet, check out Best Careers 2011: Technical Writer – US News and World Report. It doesn’t amaze me that technical writer is listed in the top 50 careers. Technical writer appeared as a top 50 career in 2006 and 2009 in CNN Money. Each year there’s a lot of controversy about the description, but this year, some things are especially intriguing. US News … more »


    Substandard Wages for Technical Writers: A Growing Trend?

    September 23rd, 2010 | 22 Comments »

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    This week’s question comes from Mary in New York: I am a loyal reader of your blog and have gained more from it than all the seminars and continuing ed courses I’ve taken–which cost me a good chunk of my salary. Recently, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend which I hope you might consider blogging about. I’m an experienced technical writer currently looking for work, and … more »


    STC 2008 Salary Database — See Salaries for Technical Writers in Your State

    September 27th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

    The 2008 Salary Database released by the STC this month provides an impressive amount of salary and industry information in easy-to-read, attractive charts and graphics. It’s kind of mind blowing how informative and professional this report is. The depth and quantity of location-specific information available is especially useful to job seekers, employees or consultants negotiating salaries, or technical writers looking to relocate. The salary database … more »