by Heather Sommerville | Aug 6, 2016 | Announcements, Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
The Tech Comm Café met on July 13, 2016, for an informative discussion of work-related dilemmas. It was great to see experienced, working technical writers brainstorming to generate fresh ideas. Skill levels: How do employers and writers define junior, intermediate,...
by Amy Takeda | Jul 3, 2016 | Announcements, Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
The Tech Comm Café met on June 8 at BG Urban Café in Burnaby for an engaging talk about technical writing and communication. The group was large enough to have a lively discussion, yet small enough that we could hear everyone clearly amidst the café’s background...
by Heather Sommerville | May 26, 2016 | Tech Comm Café
The Tech Comm Café met on May 11, 2016, for another informative discussion of technical communication topics. This time we focused on the question of scope creep and client expectations. A writer asked about a first-time client who offered her a lump sum to write a...
by Heather Sommerville | May 3, 2016 | Tech Comm Café
The Tech Comm Café met on April 13 at a café in Burnaby for another wide-ranging discussion of technical communication topics. A writer asked for tips on setting up a Doc-to-Help system in a way that would allow the client to maintain and update information after the...
by Serena Beck | Apr 20, 2016 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
At the third Vancouver Island Tech Comm Café, six attendees enjoyed Thai food at the Tropical Island restaurant. Highly recommended: their Singapore noodles with shrimp or a curry! After introductions, Serena Beck, who organized the get-together, announced the new...
by Heather Sommerville | Mar 23, 2016 | Tech Comm Café
A dedicated group braved a dark and stormy night to attend the Tech Comm Café on March 9 at a café in Burnaby. Announcements – STC Canada West Coast chapter will host a seminar on “How the foundation for technical communication can lead to work as a business...
