by Heather Sommerville | Sep 17, 2014 | Announcements, Tech Comm Café
STC Canada West Coast hosts another meeting of its popular Tech Comm Café on October 8, 2014. The TCC provides networking opportunities, job leads, answers to work-related dilemmas, and the camaraderie that gives a burst of professional energy to keep you motivated....
by Heather Sommerville | Aug 27, 2014 | Announcements, Recent Events
Event Description The biggest mistake technical writers make when writing training is focusing on the content. Is your training effective? Does it ever seem flat and boring? This hands-on workshop will teach you the nuts and bolts of authoring training. Learn to use a...
by Autumn Jonssen | Aug 18, 2014 | Announcements, Recent Events
About This Meeting Chapter council meetings are typically held on the second Saturday of the month (subject to change based on everyone’s availability!). The agenda includes committee and executive business, as well as volunteer and leadership training. Who...
by Heather Sommerville | Aug 17, 2014 | Announcements, Tech Comm Café
STC Canada West Coast is pleased to continue its popular coffee-and-chat meetings, with the next one scheduled for Wednesday, September 10. The Tech Comm Café provides networking opportunities, job leads, answers to work-related dilemmas, and the camaraderie that...
by Michelle Vinci | Aug 17, 2014 | Announcements, Volunteer Opportunities
One of the challenges of finding work in technical writing is that many posted positions require at least three years of experience. Building up experience through volunteer work is a key way of breaking into the field. It will also help you develop a portfolio. When...
by Heather Sommerville | Jul 20, 2014 | Announcements, Tech Comm Café
A small but enthusiastic group of technical writers attended the recent reboot of a popular monthly gathering, the Tech Comm Café, formerly the Consultants and Independent Contractors group (CIC). On July 9 we met to snack, socialize, and, most importantly, discuss...
