by Christina Mayr | Nov 21, 2018 | Announcements, Blog
One of the hardest things about entering the technical communication field is learning what authoring tools are being used and how to get trained on them. Authoring tools can quickly become a hot topic when you put technical communicators in a room together, as we all...
by Dave Lines | Nov 19, 2018 | Announcements, Blog
Are you new to the field of technical communication and looking for ways to expand your knowledge and career options? Maybe you’re an experienced technical communicator but need to balance your skillset by improving your abilities in certain areas. Or maybe you’ve...
by Blog Editor | Nov 3, 2018 | Announcements, Blog
By Martin Wall, STC Carolina member Cat Warren is a professor at North Carolina State University, where she teaches a graduate course in science writing, and undergraduate courses in creative nonfiction, reporting, and editing in the Department of English. She is the...
by Blog Editor | Oct 6, 2018 | Announcements, Blog, Events, Recap
Maybe you’ve been hearing in the news lately that the future of the workplace will consist of independent contractors who land “gigs” to provide a wide range of clientele with “just-in-time” products and services. While an Uber app for technical communication might be...
by Blog Editor | Sep 14, 2018 | Announcements, Blog, Events
With an increasing number of technical communicators working as consultants and freelancers, career paths in technical communication follow unusual career trajectories and require expertise in unexpected areas such as management, marketing, and leadership. Dr. Stacey...
by STC Carolina Webmaster | Sep 7, 2018 | Announcements, Blog
When breaking into a new field, finding the right path can be a daunting and confusing task. Given the breadth of the technical communication field, newcomers can find themselves at a loss when trying to put together appropriate writing samples, decide which tools to...
