TECHWR-L Premium Jobs, Events, and Announcements

Subject: TECHWR-L Premium Jobs, Events, and Announcements
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Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:05:06 -0700 (MST)


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CONF: DocTrain West 2008 - Save $200 - Free Workshops!
ANN: MadCap Lingo Offers Translation Memory Exchange Support
JOB: Developmental Editor--Computer Books

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CONF: DocTrain West 2008 - Save $200 - Free Workshops!

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ANN: MadCap Lingo Now Offers Translation Memory Exchange Support

We are pleased to announce the release of MadCap Lingo V1.1. The
main feature focus of this new release is the addition of TMX
(Translation Memory eXchange) file support.

A translator with translation memory accumulated through the
use of other tools (Trados, Across, and many others) can export
that localized content to a TMX file. The translator can then
import that file directly into our MadCap Lingo Translation Memory
database. This enables translators to leverage all prior
translations directly from within MadCap Lingo.

In short, MadCap Lingo removes the pain from translation by
providing you the following benefits:

- Eliminate the need for time consuming file transfers
- Never recreate content again. Retain all content and
formatting.
- Leverage all prior translations directly from MadCap Lingo by
importing and exporting TMX files.

For more information on MadCap Lingo- the first fully integrated,
XML-based authoring, translation, and publishing solution please
visit:
http://www.madcapsoftware.com/products/lingo/home.aspx

Get MadCap Lingo this month for as little as $649. For more
information on this promotion, please contact your sales
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+1 (858) 320-0387 or mailto:sales -at- madcapsoftware -dot- com

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JOB: Developmental Editor--Computer Books

Manning Publications Co., a leading publisher of computer
books for professionals is looking for a unique developmental
editor with technical writing skills to work directly with
authors to turn in high quality manuscripts on time.

Primary duties include:
- coach the author(s) on the writing
- manage the process so the author completes manuscript by
due dates.
- help author create a highly readable manuscript, assess
content to determine whether it is appropriate for its
audience, and is on-topic
- assess and discuss manuscript content, on an ongoing basis,
with author and publisher
- provide questions for external reviewers
- ensure production-ready manuscript handoff to production
- communicate with acquisition editor, development manager,
and managing editor regarding project status and content
assessment.

Candidates should be comfortable with the following editing
skills:
- Able to identify and articulate weaknesses in the
organization and the writing, and work directly with authors
to resolve
- Ability to develop a good book ToC
- Adopt a coaching/mentoring role with authors

Ideal candidate will have proven ability to multitask, juggle
several projects at once. Familiarity with software and current
trends and/or technical writing experience a plus!

Books typically run between 350-500 pages. Multitasking and
project management skills are essential in this position. Must
have basic computer and excellent communication skills using
email, IM, Skype, and phone.

Please respond with resume and two references. If selected
for an interview, be prepared to complete an editing sample.
This is a freelance, telecommute-based job.
RecruiterMaureen masp -at- manning -dot- com

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