Category: Volunteering

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Technical Editing Is Very Rewarding!

Are you familiar with the Technical Editing Active Member (TEAM) Rewards program?

On 28 January 2020 at 2 PM EST, join Marcia Shannon to explore opportunities to participate in the STC Technical Editing SIG in 2020–from elected offices to one-time contributions. Active members can earn recognition, a gift card, and the satisfaction of making our SIG a strong and useful community within STC.

This FREE online event is open to members and visitors. It’s a great way to learn about our award-winning SIG!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watercooler-chat-team-rewards-in-2020-tickets-89110849951?ref=ecount

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Upcoming: STC Technical Editing SIG Elections

Elections for TE SIG key roles are coming up! All TE SIG members are invited to vote for their choice for the following roles:

  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • Membership Manager

If you are interested in volunteering for the STC TE SIG as either an elected or appointed position, please reach out to the TE SIG leaders at sigleaders at stc-techedit.org!

Information about these positions is available at http://www.stc-techedit.org/Elected+Positions

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Of Interest: New “Editing Matters” Column in Intercom

STC’s popular magazine, Intercom (https://www.stc.org/intercom/), has added a new column called “Editing Matters”, which will focus on the importance of technical editing.

In this new column, Michelle Corbin covers matters (topics) about editing that matter (are of consequence) to communicators of all kinds. To understand more about editing and what you can do to improve the quality of your content, read her column!

I certainly enjoyed it – I hope you will too.

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Corrigo and TE SIG Need Volunteers: Share Your Expertise

Ælfwine Mischler, Managing Editor

I’m excited about the relaunch of Corrigo, but the Technical Editing SIG needs your help to keep it going. All of our authors and copyeditors and I, the managing editor, are volunteers. Corrigo—and, indeed, the TE SIG itself—cannot continue without volunteers.

Why Should You Write for Corrigo?

Some people just enjoy sharing their knowledge with others. If you’re one of those, you don’t need an answer. If you’re not one of those, think of what you’ll gain by writing an article for Corrigo:

  • You’ll learn more as you research a topic.
  • You might network with others in the process of researching.
  • You can add the article to your portfolio.
  • You’ll get exposure for yourself with your name and contacts in the byline.

    • In today’s world where employment is unstable, all of those gains might help you in the future to land a new job or gig.

    You don’t have to be a leader in the field to write for Corrigo. The blog format allows for an informal style, and you can just write from your own observations, without being—or pretending to be—an expert, and articles only need to be 800 to 1,200 words. We also welcome articles from students.

    In the new Corrigo, we will publish articles on just about anything related to technical editing and writing, or technical editors. This includes the usual items on usage and grammar, but also book or product reviews, interviews with or features about technical editors in interesting places, articles on staying healthy in a sedentary job, job hunting, and freelancing. If you have an idea for an article, contact the managing editor at editor@stc-techedit.org.

    How Else Can You Volunteer for the TE SIG?

    You can volunteer for a year or for a one-time activity. Volunteering is great for networking and building your skills—such as learning to use Eventbrite or Adobe Connect. Can you present a webinar? Can you manage the watercooler chats? Can you be a webmaster? If you’re not ready to take over, can you be an assistant and learn the ropes? There are many volunteer opportunities, with various time commitments, which you can read about on the TE website.

    You can get so much more from your STC and TE membership by being an active member. Get more bang for your bucks by volunteering today.