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Subject:Re: Advice for a New Tech Writer From:Milan Davidovic <shl_ctf -at- yahoo -dot- ca> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Wed, 6 Apr 2005 11:28:00 -0400 (EDT)
--- Katie Jeanne <kjeanne -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:
>
> I am a graduating soon with a degree in professiona
> writing. I am
> wondering if anyone has any advice about where to
> start out as a
> technical writer.
One approach you could take is to not think so much
about *where* you'll start out and focus instead on
just getting started *somewhere*. Network like mad
until you land a gig, do it for a while, and follow
your instincts from there. Of course, keep networking
and seeking further advice along the way.
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