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<Sean Brierley listed his his own particular tech writing practices, and
wondered aloud if he had become an old eccentric.>
Sean,
Too pompous for an STC event? Hmmmmm. Not likely!
I've been a tech writer for just about 2 years now, and I'm saving your list
as a reference. I'm collecting the wisdom of others in order to hasten my
own development into an "old fart." These do seem like good practices
you've listed.
As for your colleague's Sean Doll: I have a riding crop and a Tom Murrell
doll (he's my mentor, and frequent contributor to Techwhirler), and it
doesn't seem to be working; so I guess you shouldn't worry about your
colleague's plans.
