Need suggestions

[Emily Skarzenski <eskarzenski -at- DTTUS -dot- COM>]

     Hi, whirlers.

     I'm the managing editor for the STC Philadelphia Metro chapter's
     newsletter. I need suggestions of books and software for upcoming
     reviews.

     Can you recommend a book or software package that might complement
     either of these themes?:

          -- Managing Your Career. This covers advice for keeping your
          skills current and marketable; directions within the broad field
          of tech writing into which a "bored" tech writer could move;
          resume tips (ASCII, keyword scanning); new high-tech ways to look
          for a job; etc.

          -- Independent Consulting/Contracting. This covers all the
          concerns of a freelancer: marketing yourself;
          pricing/productivity/profitability; contracts; business plans;
          etc.

     Don't worry -- I won't ask you to write the reviews!

     Please don't send me the book lists circulated on this list; I already
     have them. Also, please tell me why you like a book or software
     package you recommend (to help me decide how relevant they are to the
     themes).

     Thanks for your help. I'll post a summary of responses to the list.

     Emily Skarzenski
     Deloitte & Touche/ICS
     Chadds Ford, PA            "We'll burn that bridge when we get to it."
     eskarzenski -at- dttus -dot- com