Entry Level. My $.02

[Ron D Rhodes <Ron_D_Rhodes -at- MAIL -dot- BANKONE -dot- COM>]

     Dear Techwhirlers,

     I might have a MA in technical writing, but the last time I checked,
     no-one cared.  Anyone can learn what I acquired in school by simply
     taking a careful and conscientious approach to language.  To get
     started in tech-writing, follow these steps:

     1.  Take an initial vow of poverty, or write to subsidize your current
     income.  If you prove to be an average writer, things will look up.
     Sweat-equity pays dividends.

     2.  Order these books from Amazon.com:
     A grammar book  (One like your 12th grade teacher used. Learn it. Live
     it. Love it. BE IT!)
     A how-to book on tech-writing (get a couple of these)
     A synonym finder (it's much better than a thesaurus)
     Chicago Manual of Style
     A good dictionary

     Having stated all the above, I do appreciate the work my professors
     invested in my future.  But I'm  betting that a few (not all) of them
     might even mimic my response.

     Ron "degree-brandishing-is-for-insecure-writers" Rhodes

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