Date January 17, 2008

Media Advisory: Writing for Multiple Audiences with Bette Frick - The Text Doctor - Society of Technical Communication (STC), Phoenix Chapter Presents Their February Webinar

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MEDIA ADVISORY:
Writing for Multiple Audiences with Bette Frick - The Text Doctor - Society of Technical Communication (STC), Phoenix Chapter Presents Their February Webinar

WHO:
Society for Technical Communication STC, Phoenix Chapter and others who are interested in the communication of scientific and technical information

WHAT:
In the Society of Technical Communication, Phoenix Chapter’s February Webinar, Betty Frick will discuss Writing for Multiple Audiences. The Webinar will be held at 6:30 p.m. MST on Tuesday, February 12.

It’s fairly easy and straightforward to write for one audience, but often technical writers have to address different audiences in the same document or in different documents.

You’ll receive handouts on the four kinds of readers in most organizations, translating technical knowledge for non-technical readers, Plain Language tactics, and tactics for preparing text for internationalization.

REGISTRATION AND COST:
Registration: On-line registration ONLY at http://www.stc-phoenix.com/onlinereg.htm

Cost: $10 per person (member, student, non-member)

Payment method: PayPal (preferred) or check

PayPal Deadline: Friday February 8, 2008.

Deadline: Checks must be received by Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Mail checks to:
STC-Phoenix
c/o Jane Rossignol
4051 E. Carriage Way
Gilbert, AZ 85297

Follow these five easy steps to participate in our second virtual meeting:
1. Register on-line at: http://www.stc-phoenix.com/onlinereg.htm
2. Pay your registration fee of $10 by PayPal (preferred) or check.
3. Keep a copy of your confirmation email.
4. Follow the connection instructions in the email you will receive before the webinar.
5. On Tuesday, February 12, 2008, go to the URL in the email and follow the instructions.

ABOUT BETTY FRICK:
Elizabeth (Bette) Frick, the Text Doctor®, teaches technical and business writing for international, national, and Denver-Metro companies. Her interactive classes and practical workshops help learners of all ages and academic and cultural backgrounds acquire effective communication skills. She won the 2002 Excellence in Training award from the Association of Professional Communications Consultants (APCC).

Dr. Frick holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Minnesota. She served as President of the Society for Technical Communication (STC), Twin Cities Chapter (2003-2004) and as Seminars Manager for the STC-RMC 2006-2007.
Dr. Frick recently relocated to the Denver Metro area because she fell in love with her brand new grandson, Axel, born in Boulder. Bette has a new granddaughter, Nova Colleen, also born in Boulder, in April, 2007. For more information about what she does, go to www.textdoctor.com

ABOUT STC:
STC is an international professional and educational organization that advances the arts and sciences of technical communication. Our 18,000 members include technical writers, editors, multimedia designers, Web and intranet page designers, and others who work to make technical information understandable and available to those who need it. The STC Phoenix Chapter includes more than 180 members who work in a variety of industries for various public and private companies, government agencies, and small businesses. Find out more online at www.stc-phoenix.com.

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