Today was a graduation day of sorts. I completed the last class I needed for my technical writing certificate from Cleveland State University. Since a bunch of other students were finishing that last class today too, it was a happy day.
If I hadn't been in transition, I don't know if I would have looked into technical writing. I was vaguely aware of it, but the field appealed to me when I learned more about it. Although I'm happily employed now in my original field, it's nice to know that I have some more skills at my disposal. I've also marveled at how what I learned transfers to other types of writing, like a how-to article I wrote for a freelance writing assignment. I had all those years of journalism experience, yet what made the assignment so easy was that I had a mental blueprint of how to structure and organize the story.
Thanks for the knowledge and for making it so much fun to learn, Jackie!
Congratulations, Jane!
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ReplyDeleteThat's a great testament to the need to stretch our writing muscles in every possible direction. What you say is so very true: every kind of new project we do or skill we acquire somehow helps us do a better and more efficient job on the next one.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Jane. It's inspiring to read of your willingness to explore a related field!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I enjoyed the journey.
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