Getting into technical writng

[Joe Pisko <joep95 -at- comcast -dot- net>]

Hello,

I assume that this question has hit this email list some number of 
times, I apologize for the repetition. I have a degree in English and I 
am something of a computer geek. I am looking to get into technical 
writing. I am working on getting a certificate in technical writing (it 
will look good to the morons that seem to staff HR departments.) I am 
also looking to develop professionally by reading books on XML (I am 
already HTML literate) and computer programming etc… While all of that 
is swell and all, breaking into the field is reportedly difficult. Any 
advice for a newbie? I have read quite a bit about the field and it 
sounds perfect for me. Aside from having good communication skills and 
liking technical subject matter, I like to continually learn new things. 
All of this seems fine but that first job has not as of yet surfaced. 
Thanks for any advice.
Joe

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