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Subject:RE: Thanks for the great responses From:"Cardimon, Craig" <ccardimon -at- M-S-G -dot- com> To:"Tony Horowitz" <tonygh -at- verizon -dot- net> Date:Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:27:36 -0400
Tony wrote:
<< I'm overwhelmed by the quantity, speed and helpfulness of the
responses I've already received to my inquiry about moving from software
development to technical writing. Techwr-l is evidently a very
supportive community. >>
Indeed, it is. This is a great place.
I would recommend finding yourself a mentor. How? Ask for one. That's
how I found mine. I needed someone with the experience, skills, and
patience of a saint -- and was lucky enough to find one. That sounds
rather like finding a spouse, but Diane is my mentor.
I myself switched careers from web scripting and database programming
into technical writing just last year and couldn't be happier. I am
writing documentation for proprietary computer applications. Suits me
perfectly. I love it.
Welcome to the "game," by the way. There's plenty for everyone.
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