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Subject:Background From:Marilynne Smith <m -dot- smith182 -at- GENIE -dot- GEIS -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 2 Nov 1994 04:06:00 UTC
>> What do you find is the best combination between technical knowledge and
>> composition experience? <snip>
I think you should study English composition until you're the very best
writer you can be. Study editing as well, the job sometimes comes as
Writer/Editor. Then, I would chose a technical field and study it well.
Most jobs require that you learn a lot about your technical area at work.
It's better not to be a total novice when you begin, and it will earn you
some respect.
Then, continue studying after you have the job. Be the best. Why settle
for less?
Marilynne
m -dot- smith182 -at- genie -dot- geis -dot- com
