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Subject:Re: Starting over (long) From:arroxaneullman -at- aol -dot- com To:techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com Date:Mon, 23 Jan 2006 12:17:30 -0500
I totally agree with you John. I consider my writing (documentation or
fiction) to be unfinished (despite publication) until the day I die.
And maybe even not then!
Every couple of years my writing style changes. Even in just a few
months, the things I've learned or read could make me question how I
chose to represent an idea.
Sometimes, you can go back and change things for the better.
Unfortunately, we can never go back and undo user errors and tech
support.
;)
Arroxane
-----Original Message-----
John Posada <jposada01 -at- yahoo -dot- com> said:
Now...I'm not suggesting that you delete your system and start from
scratch. I do, however, now believe that everything you've ever
written needs to be reviewed periodically, and not just immediately
after it's been written. Give it a few months and then approach it
with a fresh mind.
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