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  * TRAINING: WBT, FRAME, ACROBAT, XML, WWP, FRAME TEMPLATES (NEW)
  * ANNOUNCE: SnagIt - A TechWriter's Best Friend! 
  * JOBS: 3 New Positions (staff & contract, Silicon Valley and NYC) 
  * ANNOUNCE: August 2001 Issue of _The Whirler_ Newsletter Available
  * ANNOUNCE: Welcome TechSmith as a New TECHWR-L Annual Sponsor! 
  * ANNOUNCE: Yet More New and Noteworthy on the TECHWR-L Site 
  * BOOK: Indexing Made Easy 

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TRAINING: WBT, FRAME, ACROBAT, XML, WWP, FRAME TEMPLATES


>From Paper to Web: Creating Web Based Training (WBT) Materials
  This course teaches writing methodologies for WBT
  - October 4-5 (Research Triangle Park, North Carolina)
*****SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Regular rate $695, with special TECHWR-L rate of
$395 (TECHWR-L list members only)*****



FrameMaker Boot Camp (Basics, Advanced, and Frame-to-Web in 1 week)
  Attend 2, 3, 4, or all 5 days depending on your needs
  - October 8-12 (Research Triangle Park, North Carolina)
  - October 22-26 (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  $375 to $1,875 depending on days attended


Creating and Maintaining FrameMaker Templates (NEW)
  Two-day pre-conference Workshop
  - October 15-16 (Durham, NC before the FrameUsers Workshop)
  Refer to http://www.frameusers.com/workshop for details and
registration.



FrameMaker+SGML Training for Writers and EDD Developers
  Includes information on moving to XML.
  - November 5-9 (Research Triangle Park, North Carolina)
  Rates vary from $450 to $2,350.


Mastering WebWorks Professional Edition
  We are a WebWorks University member.
  - September 24-26 (Research Triangle Park, North Carolina)
  $895


Adobe Acrobat 5.0
  Hands-on training (2 days) with optional workshop (1 day)
  - October 2-3 (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
  - October 4 (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
*** If you attended our Acrobat 5.0 rollout in the Spring, you may attend
this training at a $200 discount!***


XML Boot Camp
  Instructed by "XML Weekend Crash Course" authors.
  - September 18-21 (Research Triangle Park, North Carolina)
****Also check out Alan Houser's XML training at the FrameUsers Workshop
(pre-workshop 2-day workshop)****

9/2/01-9/17/01
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ANNOUNCE: SnagIt - A TechWriter's Best Friend!

SnagIt is vital for technical writers and documentation specialists!
Creating documentation with SnagIt is a quicker and better way to share
information.  Announcing our new contest: How do YOU use it? Tell us your
SnagIt story & be eligible for really cool prizes!  Visit our site today
for details...
www.techsmith.com/twr <http://www.techsmith.com/twr> 

7/1/01-12/31/01
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JOBS: 3 New Positions (staff and contract, Silicon Valley and NYC)

Attached are our latest job listing.  To apply, see the Clarity website 
jobs page at  www.claritytechnical.com/jobs.html and answer the questions
when prompted.


TW-455
Contract Technical Writer (Length: 6+ month) (IMMEDIATE NEED!)
Location: NYC (Manhattan)
Bill rate: BOE


A NYC client needs a very technical technical writer needed to assist 
Wintel Infrastructure & Server engineering team to document global Active
Directory design as well as other projects.

You must have extensive NT 4.0 Infrastructure documentation experience and
be able to demonstrate solid portfolio of past work.   (Web app/user doc 
experience does not apply. The client requires experience documenting NT 
core infrastructure for this fast paced, high profile, multi-faceted
global
project.)

Requirement:
Experience documenting NT 4.0 Infrastructure (NT Domains, WINS, etc.).
Extensive knowledge of NT platforms infrastructure.
Experience writing for a large scale project within a banking or financial
environment (REQUIRED).

Local candidate only.  US Citizens, or billable through an agency OK,
On-site only -- no per diem, no remote candidates, please!

NOTE: We forward additional information to the hiring manager along with 
your resume in order to expedite the interview process, so please apply
via
the Clarity Jobs page www.claritytechnical.com/jobs.html and answer the 
questions when prompted.



Number: TW-454
Title: Senior Technical Writer (Staff)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary:  BOE ($80-$95) + stock options



Leading developer of EDA software (a public company) needs a senior 
technical writer to create user documentation for their suite of design 
automation products.

You will be working with a staff of very senior, very competent technical
writers.  Everyone in the department really loves what they do, so they
are
looking for someone very competent who also loves what he/she does for a 
living, NOT someone who just needs a job because they got laid off, etc.

You MUST have experience documenting EDA software and MUST be able to hit
the ground running  this is not a job for an intermediate writer who needs
direction or training with writing tools or the basics of EDA.

SOME telecommuting will be available once you get up to speed, but for the
most part this is an on-site staff position.

Competitive salary + stock options (public company)

No H1 sponsorship available, sorry.  Relocation package is available for 
STRONG candidates.


Requirements:
6+ years technical writing experience
2+ years experience documenting EDA software (REQUIRED)

Must be proficient at self-managing your documentation projects (creating
doc plans, working with engineering managers to integrate schedules, etc.)
(REQUIRED)

Proficiency with FrameMaker, especially conditional tag usage (REQUIRED)
Experience creating *WinHelp* with Quadralay WebWorks a plus.


Number: TW-453
Title: Contract Technical Writer (1 month)
Location: Santa Clara
Bill Rate: BOE


Our client needs an onsite contract technical writer. You will be working
with marketing and engineering personnel extensively. You will be 
responsible for updating tables, diagrams, data sheets, manuals and 
marketing collateral.
Local candidates only please. Onsite only - no telecommuting.
Must be a US citizen or green card holder.


Requirements:
Must have experience writing high-tech marketing collateral.
Experience in visio, excel, word, adobe acrobat, power point.
Experience writing about cellular technology.

We forward additional information to the hiring manager along with your 
resume in order to expedite the interview process, so please apply via the
Clarity Jobs page www.claritytechnical.com/jobs.html and answer the 
questions when prompted.

8/28/01-9/4/01
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ANNOUNCE: August 2001 Issue of _The Whirler_ Newsletter Available

The Whirler is the every-once-in-a-while update about what's 
going on behind the scenes at TECHWR-L. Check out what's new 
in August 2001: 

* Welcome TechSmith as a new annual sponsor! 
* Welcome Anitian as a new annual sponsor! 
* TECHWR-L site statistics announced 
* TECHWR-L donation feature added 
* The value of TECHWR-L sponsors and advertisers 
* TECHWR-L server move successful 
* Lots of new articles published
* Jobs, events, and seminars wanted 
* Writers wanted 
* Mentors wanted 

Read the complete August 2001 issue at
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/whirler.html

8/25/01-9/1/01
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ANNOUNCE: Welcome TechSmith as a New TECHWR-L Annual Sponsor!

Join us in welcoming TechSmith Corporation 
(http://www.techsmith.com/twr) as a new 
Gold-level TECHWR-L annual sponsor!

TechSmith develops the very popular (and frequently recommended 
on TECHWR-L) screen capture software SnagIt, as well as video 
screen recording and production tools (Camtasia, DubIt, and the
Screen Recorder SDK) to capture and manipulate images, video 
and voice. Applications for TechSmith's products range from 
technical documentation and software demonstrations to developing 
streaming content for Web sites and broadcasting desktop activity 
over the Internet.

TechSmith joins a growing list of TECHWR-L annual sponsors, 
including Weisner Associates, Online-Learning.com, and 
Anitian Corporation. These sponsors, along with TECHWR-L 
advertisers and monthly sponsors, provide key support 
that enable us to maintain and develop the variety of 
TECHWR-L resources and services. 

Welcome--and thanks to--TechSmith as a key TECHWR-L sponsor!

For more information about TECHWR-L sponsorships, visit 
the About TECHWR-L Sponsorships page at 
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/sponsorships.html 
or contact Eric at ejray -at- raycomm -dot- com -dot- 

8/22/01-8/29/01
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ANNOUNCE: Yet More New and Noteworthy on the TECHWR-L Site (UPDATED!)

JUST ADDED!

Your Own Best Ad: Promoting Yourself as a Contractor
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/establishingreputation.html

Writing Software Requirements Specifications
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/softwarerequirementspecs.html

RECENT ARTICLES!

The Project Kickoff Form: Aid for Launching and 
Managing New Projects
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/kickoffform.html

Essential Resources for FrameMaker Users
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/frameresources.html

Essential Resources for Word Users
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/wordresources.html

Wash Your Hands After Reading This Manual
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/washyourhands.html

Ten Strategies for Conveying "I'm a Will-Do Person" 
in Your Job Search
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/beingresourceful.html

ARTICLES RELEVANT TO RECENT TECHWR-L DISCUSSIONS:

Writing Corporate Newsletters
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/corporatenewsletters.html

Indexing FAQ Part One
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/indexingfaqpart1.html

Indexing FAQ Part Two
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/indexingfaqpart2.html

Placing Copyright Notices In Documentation
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/lawyer_placingcopyrights.html

Using Parts of Another Company's Documentation to 
Supplement Your Company's Documentation
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/lawyer_fairuse.html

Technical Writers, Technical Communicators, Information 
Architects: Is the Diversity of Job Titles Contributing
to Confusion About the Profession?
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/whoarewe.html

Documentation Plan (includes a blank doc plan and a
sample completed doc plan)
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/docplan_july01.pdf

Estimating Worksheet
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/estimate1.pdf

Context-sensitive Disaster: Designing the Difference 
Between Help and Print
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/helpandprint.html

Technical Communication Skills
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/skills.html

Screen Capture Software for Windows
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/scrncap.html

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Visit the TECHWR-L site and browse the nearly 400 pages 
of content, resources, and features!
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8/21/01-8/28/01
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BOOK: Indexing Made Easy

A new book outlining a sequential indexing method is now available
from William Andrew Publishing.

INDEXING: A Nuts-and-Bolts Guide for Technical Writers, guides you
through the process of sequential indexing in an easy-to-follow
format.  You will succeed as an indexer using this new guide.  The
book is based on real-world success and the method was tested in 
high-pressure publishing organizations over the space of a decade.

For more information, go to:
http://www.williamandrew.com/titles/1481.html

7/26/01-8/28/01
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