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New at the Office: 4 differences between freelancers and employees

Showing up to a new job is always somewhat stressful. Whether it’s a freelance job or as an employee, you want to show up on time, practice good hygiene, and generally look like a pro. But I think there are some differences in how you act those first few days. Some of these have to [...]

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Tough Situations for Tech Comm Managers

Saul Carliner teaches an excellent course on being a Technical Communication Manager. I took his web-based certificate course, and thought it was great. For one thing, as opposed to some of the others I’ve taken, it was actually demanding. If you take it, be prepared to work. Here’s a 6.5 minute interview between Tom Johnson [...]

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Harlan Ellison Gets Angry: Pay the Writer! WARNING: PROFANITY

People need to pay the writer. Don’t ask for stuff for free. He’s pissed. My thoughts: Right on! [Link from BookLust.]

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