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 just helped out with the new help tabs for WordPress 3.0. 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:
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*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 3.0 Release Candidate, Firefox Extended, Open Office Writer, Notepad ++, 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: if this is still 2.9, I’m using Carrington Blog but not as a framework like it’s supposed to be. If this is now 3.0, it will be Twenty Ten.