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  * ANNOUNCE: Technical Writing 101 from Scriptorium Press (NEW)
  * TRAINING: Building HTML-Based Help with Macromedia Dreamweaver 
  * TRAINING: XML Training!  New online courses in Tech writing! 
  * JOB: Technical Writer Needed in Markham, ON 
  * ANNOUNCE: GIVE A UNIQUE GIFT THIS YEAR! 
  * FOR SALE: Technical Writer T-Shirts and More! 
  * ANNOUNCE: SnagIt and Camtasia let you capture and edit anything! 
  * TRAINING: Writing and Designing for an International Audience 
  * JOB: Technical Writer Needed in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada 
  * ANNOUNCE: Clear Point Consultants Opens New York Branch Office 
  * TECHWR-L AUTHOR FEATURE: Lain Chroust Ehmann 
  * TRAINING: Fall Courses in Frame, WebWorks, Single-Sourcing 
  * JOB: Information Developer needed in Seattle (EXTENDED)
  * TOOLS: ForeHelp Premier 2001, including .mif Support 


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ANNOUNCE: Technical Writing 101 from Scriptorium Press

Scriptorium Publishing announces the release of the first book under our
new imprint, Scriptorium Press. Technical Writing 101: A Real-World Guide
to Planning and Writing Technical Documentation is an invaluable reference
for technical writers and anyone considering a career change to tech
writing. The book explains the entire documentation process--from the
planning stages to writing, editing, indexing, and production.

Order your copy today through our web site at
http://www.scriptorium.com/books/techwrite101.html, and receive free
Priority Mail shipping in the U.S. You can also order the book through
amazon.com at
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0970473303/scriptoriumpubli.

For more information about Scriptorium Press, please see our web site at
http://www.scriptorium.com/books/, or email us at books -at- scriptorium -dot- com -dot- 

10/26/00-11/2/00
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TRAINING: Building HTML-Based Help with Macromedia Dreamweaver

Weisner Associates Inc. presents a hands-on seminar for documentation
managers, technical writers or software developers who want to leverage
the power of an industry-standard Web publishing tool to create online
user
assistance for Web, Java, or cross-platform applications.

Macromedia Dreamweaver has quickly become the industry standard for
developing robust, easy-to-maintain Web sites. Dreamweaver?s
extensibility, ability to generate HTML that works consistently on a wide
variety of browsers, and a strong focus on dynamic HTML can be harnessed
by technical writers and software developers to design and deploy
HTML-based
user-assistance.

After completing this course, you will be able to:
* Use Dreamweaver to create context-sensitive or stand-alone HTML-based
Help systems for Web, Java, or cross-platform applications.
* Use Dreamweaver features to efficiently manage large projects, and to
enhance the design and effectiveness of your Help systems.

You will receive a course workbook, sample exercises on CD, and a set of
customized Dreamweaver templates, library items, and style sheets that you
can use in your own projects.

Location: Orlando, FL
Date: December 7-8, 2000 (immediately following Influent?s InfoProducer
conference)
Cost: $895 ($100 discount for STC members)

For more information call 800-646-9989 or visit
http://www.weisner.com/training/dreamweaver_help.htm

9/27/00-11/11/00
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TRAINING: XML Training!  New online courses in Tech writing!

With 6 to 12 week online courses (4-6 hours/week) on topics in
Professional Technical Writing and XML Authoring, you can get "hands on",
instructor-led learning at your convenience!

Visit www.online-learning.com to get more information on our highly
regarded internet courses.  New sessions start monthly?  STC members
receive a 20% discount on course fees by mentioning their membership on
course registration.

Questions?  Contact info -at- online-learning -dot- com -dot-   Come see the future of 
learning...

www.online-learning.com 

10/25/00-11/16/00
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JOB: Technical Writer Needed in Markham, ON

GN Nettest produces network testing software and hardware.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced 
writer. Salary, benefits and corporate culture perks at 
GN Nettest are impressive. At GN Nettest, we treat employees with 
the professional respect they have earned in their field.

The successful candidate will be responsible for writing 
(print, online and help) documentation for multiple product 
lines. Writers work within R&D release schedules and meet 
release milestones. 

Professional skills should include time management, user task 
analysis and clear, concise prose. Software skills should 
include Word, FrameMaker, Acrobat and RoboHelp. The successful 
candidate will understand PDF interactivity, help mapping and 
document planning.

Please contact Barb Einarsen (barb -dot- einarsen -at- gnnettest -dot- com)
Voice: 905 948 7527. Fax: 905 475 6524.
Take a look online at http://www.gnnettest.com

10/25/00-11/1/00
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ANNOUNCE: GIVE A UNIQUE GIFT THIS YEAR! 

Turn your home (or your parents' or grandparents' home) into a work of
art! Send a photo to me, and I'll create a pen & ink rendering suitable
for framing. It comes to you matted and shrinkwrapped. Image size is
approximately 9 x 14 on acid-free paper that measures approx. 20 x 25.
Offering a special 10% discount to this list. Reg. price: $250 + $15 S&H.
Samples available at:
http://www.abacus-es.com/foreman. Place orders through email (letting me
know you are from this list) -- foremangraphics -at- juno -dot- com --and I'll give
you the address where to send the photo and the fax for your credit card
#. Photos may be emailed as an attachment. Please no Polaroid. We request
50% down and the balance when artwork is sent. Framing and scanning at
extra cost.

10/22/00-10/29/00
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FOR SALE: Technical Writer T-Shirts and More!

For yourself, for your coworkers, for Christmas,
or just for fun...RexTechs has t-shirts and other
merchandise just for technical writers! Visit us
at http://www.cafepress.com/techwriters/.

10/22/00-10/29/00
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ANNOUNCE: SnagIt and Camtasia let you capture and edit anything!

TechSmith's SnagIt and Camtasia software give you the power to 
capture and edit anything you see on your PC screen, plus your 
narration, and present it to anyone, anywhere, live! You won't 
find better tools for creating effective training, tutorials, 
demos and more in industry standard AVI and streaming media 
formats. 

Visit our web site to learn more and download FREE trial versions 
of SnagIt and Camtasia.  http://www.techsmith.com/twr

10/1/00-12/31/00
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TRAINING, Cupertino, CA: Writing and Designing for an International
       Audience Seminar

Date: 14 November 2000. Cost: $695, group discounts available. 

Seminar presenter: Nancy Hoft 

This seminar is designed for technical writers and editors, documentation
managers, and localization specialists. It will cover techniques and
approaches that
improve the quality of the source and translated documentation, reduce
overall cost, and speed up time-to-market. The seminar will have an
interactive lecture
format and will include writing exercises that allow participants to
practice and review their newly learned skills. The $695 fee covers course
materials, a copy of
"International Technical Communications: How to Export Information about
High Technology", and lunch.

For complete seminar descriptions, agendas, and registration information,
please visit: http://www.localization-institute.org.

10/19/00-10/26/00
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JOB: Technical Writer Needed in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Put your technical writing and desktop publishing skills 
to work for a global leader in level measurement technology.
Working directly with product managers and developers, you
will develop, write and design product manuals and other 
technical documents used by salespeople and customers. You 
will work with printers and suppliers to produce materials. 

The successful candidate will have: 
Knowledge and experience with desktop publishing; familiar 
with software such as Word, Corel, Adobe Acrobat, FrameMaker, 
ForeHelp 

University or college education, preferably in technical 
writing, communications, engineering or related discipline 
Excellent writing, interviewing and editing skills 
2-5 years experience in a technical writing or information
role, preferably in an industrial or high-tech company 

Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. designs and 
manufactures measurement instruments for level detection,
bulk materials handling and process protection used in a 
wide range of industries worldwide. The company is based
in Peterborough, Ontario, a city of 70,000 offering a 
cottage country lifestyle only 90 minutes from Toronto. 

Interested and qualified candidates may apply in writing 
either to: 

Siemens Milltronics 
1954 Technology Dr. 
P.O. Box 4225 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada 
K9J 7B1 

or to, 

Email: cahr -at- milltronics -dot- com 

10/19/00-10/26/00
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ANNOUNCE: Clear Point Consultants Opens New York Branch Office

BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS, October 19, 2000> > Clear Point Consultants (CPC)
has opened a new branch office in New York City, serving the tri-state NY
metro area. CPC is a leading search firm specializing in the placement of
information design and delivery professionals (IDDPs).  CPC has hired Ross
Squire to run the New York operation.  Prior to joining CPC, Ross was the
Managing Partner at Knowledge Transfer International.  He brings over 17
years experience in the IDDP staffing industry.

For the last ten years, Clear Point has been the leading IDDP staffing
firm in New England providing unmatched placement services for IDDP's with
job specializations in Technical Writing, Information Architecture, Course
Development, Instructional Design, and Knowledge Management.  The New York
office specializes in the staffing of online information development and
e-learning opportunities.

Clear Point has a robust IDDP development and retention program offering
discounted insurance, access to an IT learning library, 401(k)
participation, and other professional development programs. Last year, CPC
released their first book, Starting a Documentation Group: A Hands-On
Guide, which provides a detailed collection of techniques, processes, and
guidelines to help documentation managers quickly set up an efficient and
professional documentation operation.  CPC also publishes an
industry-leading Webzine (Web-based magazine) entitled accelepoint
(www.accelepoint.com).

Clear Point Consultants provides top quality placement services for
information design and delivery professionals, Internet professionals and
the companies that seek them.  For additional information on where Clear
Point is located, or the services Clear Point offers, visit their Website
at www.clearpnt.com or call 978-524-1900.  Clear Point's headquarters are
located in Beverly, Massachusetts with a branch office in New York City,
and serve the New England and New York tri-state areas.

10/19/00-10/26/00
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TECHWR-L AUTHOR FEATURE: Lain Chroust Ehmann

Join us in welcoming Lain Chroust Ehmann as a Contributing
Author for the TECHWR-L site. A technical writer-turned-
freelance-journalist, Lain has written on topics as diverse as 
hybrid fiber/coax telecommunications systems and massage therapy. 
Browse, enjoy, and learn from these articles available on 
the TECHWR-L site:

Technical Writing: Look Before You Leap
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/lookbeforeleap.html

Technical Writing from Afar: Freelancing for Long-distance Clients
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/techwritingfromafar.html

Creative Problem Solving: Getting the Best from Yourself
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/creativeproblemsolving.html

Networking Your Way to Success
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/networkingforsuccess.html

10/18/00-10/25/00
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TRAINING: Fall Courses in Frame, WebWorks, Single-Sourcing

Scriptorium Publishing announces fall seminars and intensive, hands-on
classes. For course outlines and registration details, see
www.scriptorium.com.  PLEASE NOTE: Advanced FrameMaker and WebWorks
Publisher are now offered back-to-back, for intermediate Frame users who
are moving into WWP.

Advanced WebWorks Publisher, October 30-31
In conjunction with FrameUsers Conference 2000 (see www.frameusers.com for
registration)

Advanced FrameMaker, November 14-15

WebWorks Publisher, November 16-17

Single-Sourcing Overview, December 1

Accelerated Introduction to FrameMaker, December 11-13

FOR MORE INFO please see www.scriptorium.com, or contact us at
training -at- scriptorium -dot- com -dot- 

10/16/00-10/23/00
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JOB: Information Developer needed in Seattle (EXTENDED)

TRADOS, developers of industry-standard computer-aided translation
tools, is seeking a contract information developer (or technical 
writer) to develop Web content and online help for a translation-
related Web site (see TranslationZone.com). The successful 
applicant will work closely with software developers and the 
project manager to write and integrate introductory text and 
context-sensitive help into the Alpha and Beta versions of the Web
site.

The writer's primary responsibility will be to write the Web 
content and online help for the site, and assist developers in 
implementing it within the Java-based site. Secondary responsibil-
ities will include editing existing Web content on 
TranslationZone.com as well as assisting in the design of the new 
version of the site by suggesting GUI terminology, noting 
usability issues, and tracking content-related bugs.

For more information, such as required skills and experience, see
our posting in TECHWR-L's Employment Central (search for "TRADOS")
or contact Andrew Becraft by e-mail: andy -at- trados -dot- com -dot- 

10/13/00-10/28/00
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TOOLS: ForeHelp Premier 2001, including .mif Support

Try ForeHelp Premier 2001's Help-authoring tool set, including ForeHelp 5
and ForeHTML Pro 5.  It's easy to learn, easy to use, doesn't depend
on MS Word(tm), offers FrameMaker(tm) .mif import capabilities and
reduces development time and hassles with its WYSIWYG, single-source
authoring environment.

If you're unsure, try ForeHelp's quick-start program to complete your
next online project, and you'll be hooked.  Just download a ForeHelp
demo from http://www.forehelp.com; use the demo software to create
up to 20 topics per project; order a copy of ForeHelp, which comes
with free support; complete your project quickly and easily.
Existing project files (.mif, .rtf and other Help files) can be
opened in ForeHelp with ease, reliability and confidence.

Plus, ForeHelp provides the best value per dollar spent, comes with
a 30-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee and has
received user and industry recognition for ease of use, elegance and
dependability.

So, no matter how complex your Help projects are, ForeHelp can
help.

If you've got .mif, we've got the Help-authoring tool for you.
Don't fall behind when it comes to learning and developing
professional-looking, best-of-breed Help. Contact
mailto:sales -at- ff -dot- com for pricing and special upgrade
incentives.

10/12/00-11/30/00
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