Choosing a Tool – Defining the Options (Part 5)

More in the series: Choosing a Tool For many years, I have worked with hi-tech companies, creating their documentation and/or online help using a variety of industry-standard tools. In recent weeks, two companies have asked me to help evaluate their current and expected future needs to determine the best tool for them. Once we had defined the company's current status and requirements, it was time to define the potential solutions. In some cases, listing a tool was a…

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A New Wave of Social Media Classes is Starting Now

Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions- "How could I make a website, isn't it hard?" "I would love to have a blog, but where do I start?" "Me, market myself on Twitter? On Pinterest? Seriously? I don't even know what they do..." "I see all these companies promoting on Facebook, how can I use Facebook to help my own company?" All of these questions can be answered in WritePoint's series of upcoming Social Media classes.…

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Olim and Technical Writing

Once upon a time, a company put out an advertisement that lasted all of 5 minutes before it was ridiculed out of existence. The ad said, "If you speak English, you can be a technical writer." There is so much more to being a technical writer than needing a high level of English. Yes, if you plan to write in English, your level of English must not only be mother-tongue, but perhaps even higher. You have to have…

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Legal Transcription – Yes, You Really Can Work at Home in English

Looking for a stable career in Israel?  Want flexible hours while earning a full-time salary all from the comfort and convenience of your own home?  Train to be a legal transcriber. WritePoint and TAB Services are joining forces to offer Israel’s first intensive course in legal transcription.  This 30-hour course - presented in one week - can change your life. When:    Sunday, October 14 - 18, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where:   WritePoint, Har Hotzvim, Jerusalem Cost:     …

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