In December, MadCap offered to pay for Basic Membership in 2010 for any customer who purchased MadCap’s Flare or MadPak by 31 December. An impressive 31 members took them up on this generous offer, so they’ve extending it through 31 Read more
As many of you have already read, blogged about, and tweeted, the US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its newest Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) in December and, as STC announced was coming in April, “Technical Writer” has Read more
Can a lone writer make use of XML? Sarah O’Keefe tackled that question in her December Intercom article, “XML & Lone Writers: Can They Go Together?” She discussed the potential value of XML to a small group and outlined a roadmap Read more
Today (15 January) is the LAST DAY to take advantage of the “Really Early Bird” registration rate for STC’s 2010 Summit, taking place 2-5 May in Dallas, TX! Attendees can save $300 over the regular rate—pay just $695 if you register today Read more
Last week we put out a call for questions about Alec Hosterman’s article, “Tools of the Trade: Getting Technical about Using Twitter,” in the December Intercom. You can read the article again at the Intercom site (don’t forget that you must Read more
STC is once again offering exhibit space for consultants at the Summit in Dallas, TX. Per the conference website, “A space at STC Consultant’s Corner gives you the opportunity to market directly to your target audience and build valuable professional Read more
STC would like to welcome Innodata Isogen as the very first Bronze Sponsor for the 2010 Summit! Innodata Isogen, according to their website, “provides editorial, production and technology services to the world’s leading media, publishing and information services companies.” And according Read more
Alec Hosterman’s article in the December Intercom, “Tools of the Trades: Getting Technical about Using Twitter,” focused on how technical communicators can use Twitter—for references, feedback, marketing, brainstorming, customer service, and more. He used as an example a Texas Tech Read more
The fine folks here at Stately STC Manor had our office holiday party last night, down in the awesome Indian restaurant on the first floor of our building. Good times; laughs and cheer with coworkers; and food like samosa, nan, kebabs, and Read more
Who’s that sly cat with the cool grin? Why, that’s none other than Omar Terrie, STC’s assistant manager for community relations. And what’s that he’s wearing? No, your eyes don’t decieve you. It’s a lovely STC sweatshirt, complete with the Read more