Get the words down, even if it's only a few paragraphs on X. Worry about format and stuff later. Beethoven used to carry staff paper with him everywhere he went for the same reason.
And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week Elton John "Rocket Man" > On Oct 16, 2013, at 16:04, "James Rankin" <[email protected]> wrote: > > I forgot to say thanks to everyone for the excellent help regarding public > speaking a month or so ago....the event went well, although I now know I have > a distressing tendency to lapse deeper into my native accent when under > pressure, but I am at least aware of that now :-) > > Anyways....my next project, now that my doctor has told me to drink less and > sleep better, is to put together a technical book. So as with the public > speaking, I am a total virgin in this arena as well....do any of the list > members (obviously, particularly those with publications to their names) have > any pearls of wisdom or resources or best practices to share? I'm a fairly > accomplished writer - it's more layout, style, content, tips and hints I am > after. I'm very quick at putting words down on paper so I'm hoping not to > spend more than a few months on this, but I recognize this may be an unduly > short period for a properly authored resource. > > As always, the help of the list is greatly appreciated and of immense value. > > Cheers, > > > > JR > > -- > James Rankin > Technical Consultant (ACA, CCA, MCTS) > http://appsensebigot.blogspot.co.uk
