The Official Publication of the STC Technical Editing SIG
Paula Robertson, Senior Member
I think editors are uniquely suited to be judges for the STC International Summit Awards (ISA). In many ways, judging an entry is just like editing. The same analytical skills are required. The same diplomatic approach in offering advice applies.
The Plain Language Association InterNational will hold its 9th biennial conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada, Oct. 10 to 13, 2013. The theme of the international conference is Plain Language Advances: New skills, knowledge, research, and best practices. The conference will be co-hosted with Community Plain Language Services Corp.
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Michelle Corbin
I have been pondering technical editing processes. Most notably, as I play on my iPad putting together jigsaw puzzles made from my favorite vacation photos, I have pondered whether most technical editors like putting together jigsaw puzzles.
Cheryl Stephens
Lori Meyer and Carol Lamarche
Celebrating your milestones and accomplishments is a rewarding part of the journey as a professional. Celebrating the achievements of your peers is a wonderful part of enjoying and building community. Starting in December 2012, the Technical Editing Special Interest Group (SIG) gives its friends and fans a chance to do all of these.
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