This is my site for writing samples in technical communications and help authoring. Right now I’m looking for writing projects on web design and open source tools. I helped out
with drafting, editing, and updating the contextual help tabs for WordPress versions 3.0 and 3.1 (now in beta). Contact me by email: Dougwrites (at) aya.yale.edu
What do I write about? Technology, using software, training and education, new media, visual design, how-to guides, explaining to make a difference, travel, health. I value:
- *Clear, extensive, direct, and engaging writing
*Help that actually helps answer questions, writing as a craft, problem-solving *Contributions which are creative, flexible, thorough, and well-planned
Software tools skills: I work with WordPress 2.6 to the 3.1 Release Candidates, Firefox Extended, Open Office Writer, Notepad++, Tortoise SVN, Word, Visio, Dreamweaver, GIMP, Snagit, Filezilla, and am learning Flash, Inkscape, Atlassian Confluence, CSS, PHP, Windows Live Writer, and Madcap Flare. I’m also looking for good open source options for screencasting and a basic XML writer to use with DITA.
Theme: like the calendar said until last month, it’s Twenty Ten!
