Re: [NF] Java, Technical Writing

2010-01-16 Thread Alan Bourke
I think that with so many books saturating the market, is there really much opportunity to make a good buck there? If you're really good, then I hope so for your sake. There's a lot more technical writing around than just programming books on shelves. Training courses, manuals etc all need

[NF] Java, Technical Writing

2010-01-15 Thread Joel N. Fischoff
Heya, I've been out of work for a while, so I'm looking into other areas to see what might be interesting. As of late, I've been contemplating the two subjects listed in the subject of this message. So I was wondering: what do people think are the best resources for someone looking to get

Re: [NF] Java, Technical Writing

2010-01-15 Thread Stephen Russell
On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 7:58 AM, Joel N. Fischoff petru...@rcn.com wrote: Heya, I've been out of work for a while, so I'm looking into other areas to see what might be interesting.  As of late, I've been contemplating the two subjects listed in the subject of this message. So I was

Re: [NF] Java, Technical Writing

2010-01-15 Thread MB Software Solutions, LLC
Joel N. Fischoff wrote: Heya, I've been out of work for a while, so I'm looking into other areas to see what might be interesting. As of late, I've been contemplating the two subjects listed in the subject of this message. So I was wondering: what do people think are the best resources

RE: [NF] Java, Technical Writing

2010-01-15 Thread Rick Schummer
I'm doubtful that you could make a living (or much money at all) in technical writing (without credentials especially), but that's a complete WAG. And probably a bad WAG noting it is unlikely you have read any of his work. Technical writing is hard if you are not a good writer and not a good

Re: [NF] Java, Technical Writing

2010-01-15 Thread Ted Roche
On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 8:58 AM, Joel N. Fischoff petru...@rcn.com wrote: Heya, So I was wondering: what do people think are the best resources for someone looking to get into either of these fields?  Or even already in those fields -- what books/software/etc do you find yourself unwilling to

Re: [NF] Java, Technical Writing

2010-01-15 Thread MB Software Solutions, LLC
Rick Schummer wrote: I'm doubtful that you could make a living (or much money at all) in technical writing (without credentials especially), but that's a complete WAG. And probably a bad WAG noting it is unlikely you have read any of his work. Technical writing is hard if you are not a