The Second Chapter of this great “how to” book is called Create your Best Profile. Some good advice indeed, especially when you consider the fact that our economy everyday is becoming more virtual. So, what this means is that the way people initially experience you and your professional presence is via the Internet. The first [...]

According to one of my good Internet friends, Mr. Pinny Cohen, a new book has been written showing you how to find a job using social networks like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. Written by Brad and Debra Schepp, this fine book helps job seekers of all kinds in challenging times, helping them harness the [...]

At a recent LinkedIn group discussion, the topic of “documentation checklists” was raised. Is there such a thing as a documentation checklist? Can one silver-bullet documentation checklist be drafted that will ensure successful completion of a documentation guide? Is this really necessary? Here are my thoughts on this. Yes, you can formulate a basic list [...]

Dear Blog Subscribers & Visitors: I have just finished composing a short free e-book called “Seven Heavens – Which Level of Success is for you?” It discusses different levels of success that I envision as attainable levels and based on my professional experiences as a Technical Writer. It’s purpose is simply to get your mind [...]

According to great motivational mentors and doctors like Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Wayne Dyer, charity is something we should slowly cultivate in our lives, however, it is also good to understand the different kinds of charity that actually exist. Just because somebody asks for something does not mean you should give it to them. [...]

As a Technical Writer, I sometimes ask people (like at a social event) “so, do you really document your internal processes and procedures at your workplace?” Most people say “Oh, sure, I document these things.” But, the truth is, I believe, that people shy away from composing quality documentation because they don’t think it matters [...]

Most recently, I have been reading (for a second time) a great book by Dr. Deepak Chopra called The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. Even though this is a blog dedicated to computer software, writing, and technology, Technical Writers (alias, all writers) are still part of the physical universe and the general laws of the [...]

In yesterday’s Great Documents post, I mentioned the book Google Hacks. For those of you who can find the time to at least skim this book, here is the URL (you can read this online for free). It will help you improve your Internet searches greatly. Hope you enjoy this one as much as I [...]

Until recently, the most important goal and objective of formal education has been to enrich individuals with powerful knowledge bases before they enter into a professional field. Students would study academic disciplines such as accounting, finance, business, education, economics, science, mathematics, computer science, and then can take this knowledge base with them into their new [...]

When I look back over the many years of my Technical Writing career and even high school and college, I realize that it was music that carried me through all the most challenging times. On the side, I enjoy playing a little guitar, and so everyone once in a while I would take out a [...]