Many tech writers don’t know how to build their network. They believe that handing out their business cards to everyone they talk with at conferences is effective. However, the proven way for technical writers to network successfully is to build sustained relationships with peers in their professional and in their community. The Best Way to… [Read More]
STC San Diego Active Membership Program
Leverage your STC membership and serve your local chapter! Inspired by STC Florida’s active membership program, STC San Diego is implementing a similar rewards program to encourage participation among members. The program is simple—you can earn awards points for participating in the STC San Diego community. Participate as much or as little as you want–there… [Read More]
2017 Technical Communication Summit Summary
The Technical Communication Summit is the annual conference for STC. The #STC17 Summit was May 7-10, 2017 at the Gaylord Resort at National Harbor in Washington, DC. Highlights The 2017 theme was ‘Gain the Edge to Get Results’ and spanned more than 75 different sessions during the conference. View the full schedule (PDF). The San Diego Chapter… [Read More]
DJ Towne Receives STC Distinguished Chapter Service Award
We are proud to announce that DJ Towne, Immediate Past President of STC San Diego, has received the STC Distinguished Chapter Service Award (DCSA). DJ has served multiple terms as our chapter president along with making many other contributions, including service as Vice President of Employment and Treasurer. It’s hard to think of anything for… [Read More]
Webinar: Simplification and Emphasis – Two Techniques for Telling a Story with Data
With Ann K. Emery, Data Visualization Consultant and Trainer Wednesday, 6 April | 2:00-3:00 PM EDT (GMT-4) Visualizing data through charts and diagrams helps you deliver bite-sized information that viewers can understand at a glance and retain for the long run. You’ll learn Ann K. Emery’s step-by-step process for data storytelling, in which you simplify unimportant… [Read More]
