Re: Idiot Audience

Subject: Re: Idiot Audience
From: Christopher Carmichael <chrisc -at- SYNERGYMICRO -dot- COM>
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 09:22:35 -0800

Marilynne Smith and Dave Snodgrass both claim that they'll never pickup or
buy an idiot's "how-to" book.

I have, and will continue to, buy with pride and *read* these books. It'll
help translate the subjects I need for technical writing -- and I have fun
reading it.

As one who has spoken in person to some of the authors, they serve an area
that is needed, and in a sense, it's technical writing for the masses.

The "Idiot Audience" these books cater to, are a vast, growing area that
will only see more books -- perhaps an "Idiot's Guide to Technical Writing"
will be in the works. :-o

Sincerely,






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