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Saturday, December 17th, 2011
3:55 pm	Sherry Snider - Technical Writer Freelance Technical Writing (hardware, software, government and corporate) - Instructional Materials Specialist Like a freelance technical writer, I am essentially a “gun-for-hire,” in other words, a “pen-for-hire.” I focus on a contract basis to pay attention to your project(s), your needs, and also the technical documents and materials that you'll require. Freelance tasks are with different contract or agreement between the freelancer and also the customer. Technical Writer The initial freelancer, a knight who was free from fealty to the sovereign, was a “free lance,” meaning that he was free to fight-for-hire when needed. Modern use of the analogy isn’t really that different. A traditional employee metaphorically swears fealty to a sovereign by agreeing to operate under the employer’s roof and rules. In exchange, the worker receives benefits. A contemporary freelancer, has no long-term commitments to or benefits with an employer. The freelancer is free to address customer needs for specific projects. The Process/Approach I focus on troubleshooting and development. I collaborate and connect to applicable executives, SMEs (Subject material Experts), trainers, other writers, and learners/readers/customers, to assess and address your needs and those of your customers. The subject matter during my jobs are rarely simple, but my approach is. I help you as well as your SMEs focus efforts into teaching me the appropriate material ONCE. The rule is: You teach me, once. I document everything, so your SMEs can eliminate redundant questions and move on to more productive tasks. I translate the tech-speak and jargon into language and materials appropriate for the audience/reader/learner. Like any hired gun, when the project is complete, I ride off in to the sunset before you (or any other customer) need my services. By working on a contract basis, I’m there if you want me, and out of the way when you don’t. Don't hesitate to explore the rest of the site to review my technical qualifications, experience, and samples of my work. If my services can address an excuse for you, please contact me with any queries or requests. Georgia What I Offer • Results-driven writer having a focus on instructional methods/materials and collaboration with Corporate/Technical Trainers and SMEs. • Offers extensive successful knowledge about research, planning, collaboration (with SMEs, Trainers, other writers, learners), development, design, writing, proofing, editing and revising technical and instructional documentation and multimedia materials. • Work emphasizes accuracy, validity, readability, usability, effectiveness, and efficiency to meet corporate, administrator, user, trainer, and student needs / objectives. Specialized Documentation Types / Experience: • Instructional Materials • Service Manuals • User Manuals • Admin Manuals • Developer Guides • Parts Catalogs • Procedures • Process Documentation • Knowledge Base • Help Documentation • Ebooks • Online Articles • CBTs (Internet based Training) • WBTs (Web Based Training) • Blogs • Forums • Social and Professional Networking • Multimedia (graphics, illustrations, audio, video, simulations, etc.) (Comment on this)
3:51 pm	Sherry Snider - Technical Writer Freelance Technical Writing (hardware, software, government and corporate) - Instructional Materials Specialist Like a freelance technical writer, I'm essentially a “gun-for-hire,” in other words, a “pen-for-hire.” I work on an agreement basis to pay attention to your project(s), your needs, and the technical documents and materials that you'll require. Freelance jobs are with different contract or agreement between your freelancer and the customer. Tech Writer The original freelancer, a knight who was free of fealty to any sovereign, was a “free lance,” in the sense he was free to fight-for-hire when needed. Modern use of the analogy isn’t really that different. A traditional employee metaphorically swears fealty to a sovereign by agreeing to work underneath the employer’s roof and rules. In return, the worker receives benefits. A modern freelancer, doesn't have long-term commitments to or benefits within a company. The freelancer is free to deal with customer needs for specific projects. The Process/Approach I specialize in troubleshooting and development. I collaborate and interact with applicable executives, SMEs (Subject Matter Experts), trainers, other writers, and learners/readers/customers, to assess and address your needs and those of your customers. The subject matter in my jobs are rarely simple, but my approach is. I assist you to and your SMEs focus efforts into teaching me the relevant material ONCE. The basic principle is: You teach me, once. I document everything, so that your SMEs can eliminate redundant questions and move on to more productive tasks. I translate the tech-speak and jargon into language and materials right for the audience/reader/learner. Like every hired gun, when the project is complete, I ride off into the sunset until you (or any other customer) need my services. By focusing on an agreement basis, I’m there when you need me, and out of the way when you don’t. Please feel free to explore the rest of the site to examine my technical qualifications, experience, and samples of my work. If my services can address a need for you, please contact me with any questions or requests. Alabama What I Offer • Results-driven writer with a focus on instructional methods/materials and collaboration with Corporate/Technical Trainers and SMEs. • Offers extensive successful knowledge about research, planning, collaboration (with SMEs, Trainers, other writers, learners), development, design, writing, proofing, editing and revising technical and instructional documentation and multimedia materials. • Work emphasizes accuracy, validity, readability, usability, effectiveness, and efficiency to meet corporate, administrator, user, trainer, and student needs / objectives. Specialized Documentation Types / Experience: • Instructional Materials • Service Manuals • User Manuals • Admin Manuals • Developer Guides • Parts Catalogs • Procedures • Process Documentation • Knowledge Base • Help Documentation • Ebooks • Online Articles • CBTs (Internet based Training) • WBTs (Internet based Training) • Blogs • Forums • Social and Professional Networking • Multimedia (graphics, illustrations, audio, video, simulations, etc.) (Comment on this)