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December 17 2011
Sherry Snider - Technical Writer
Freelance Technical Writing (hardware, software, government and corporate) - Instructional Materials Specialist
As a freelance technical writer, I am essentially a “gun-for-hire,” in other words, a “pen-for-hire.” I focus on an agreement basis to pay attention to your project(s), your needs, and also the technical documents and materials that YOU need.
Freelance jobs are with different contract or agreement between your freelancer and the customer.
Sherry Snider, Technical Writer
The original freelancer, a knight who had been free from fealty to the sovereign, would be a “free lance,” in the sense that he was free to fight-for-hire as needed.
Modern application of the analogy isn’t really that different. A traditional employee metaphorically swears fealty to some sovereign by agreeing to work under the employer’s roof and rules. In return, the worker receives benefits. A contemporary freelancer, doesn't have long-term commitments to or benefits with an employer. The freelancer is free of charge to deal with customer needs for specific projects.
The Process/Approach
I focus on troubleshooting and development. I collaborate and connect to applicable executives, SMEs (Subject Matter Experts), trainers, other writers, and learners/readers/customers, to assess and address your requirements and the ones from your visitors.
The subject matter in my jobs are rarely simple, but my approach is. I assist you to and your SMEs focus efforts into teaching me the appropriate material ONCE. The rule is: You teach me, once. I document everything, so your SMEs can eliminate redundant questions and proceed to more productive tasks. I translate the tech-speak and jargon into language and materials appropriate for the audience/reader/learner.
Like every hired gun, when the project is complete, I ride off in to the sunset before you (or another customer) need my services. By working on a contract basis, I’m there when you need me, and out of the way when you don’t.
Don't hesitate to explore all of those other site to examine my technical qualifications, experience, and examples of my work. If my services can address a need for you, please do contact me with any queries or requests.
Alabama
Things i Offer
• Results-driven writer having a concentrate on instructional methods/materials and collaboration with Corporate/Technical Trainers and SMEs.
• Offers extensive successful knowledge about research, planning, collaboration (with SMEs, Trainers, other writers, learners), development, design, writing, proofing, editing and revising technical and instructional documentation and multimedia materials.
• Work emphasizes accuracy, validity, readability, usability, effectiveness, and efficiency to satisfy corporate, administrator, user, trainer, and student needs / objectives.
Specialized Documentation Types / Experience:
• Instructional Materials
• Service Manuals
• User Manuals
• Admin Manuals
• Developer Guides
• Parts Catalogs
• Procedures
• Process Documentation
• Knowledge Base
• Help Documentation
• Ebooks
• Online Articles
• CBTs (Internet based Training)
• WBTs (Web Based Training)
• Blogs
• Forums
• Social and Professional Networking
• Multimedia (graphics, illustrations, audio, video, simulations, etc.)
As a freelance technical writer, I am essentially a “gun-for-hire,” in other words, a “pen-for-hire.” I focus on an agreement basis to pay attention to your project(s), your needs, and also the technical documents and materials that YOU need.
Freelance jobs are with different contract or agreement between your freelancer and the customer.
Sherry Snider, Technical Writer
The original freelancer, a knight who had been free from fealty to the sovereign, would be a “free lance,” in the sense that he was free to fight-for-hire as needed.
Modern application of the analogy isn’t really that different. A traditional employee metaphorically swears fealty to some sovereign by agreeing to work under the employer’s roof and rules. In return, the worker receives benefits. A contemporary freelancer, doesn't have long-term commitments to or benefits with an employer. The freelancer is free of charge to deal with customer needs for specific projects.
The Process/Approach
I focus on troubleshooting and development. I collaborate and connect to applicable executives, SMEs (Subject Matter Experts), trainers, other writers, and learners/readers/customers, to assess and address your requirements and the ones from your visitors.
The subject matter in my jobs are rarely simple, but my approach is. I assist you to and your SMEs focus efforts into teaching me the appropriate material ONCE. The rule is: You teach me, once. I document everything, so your SMEs can eliminate redundant questions and proceed to more productive tasks. I translate the tech-speak and jargon into language and materials appropriate for the audience/reader/learner.
Like every hired gun, when the project is complete, I ride off in to the sunset before you (or another customer) need my services. By working on a contract basis, I’m there when you need me, and out of the way when you don’t.
Don't hesitate to explore all of those other site to examine my technical qualifications, experience, and examples of my work. If my services can address a need for you, please do contact me with any queries or requests.
Alabama
Things i Offer
• Results-driven writer having a concentrate on instructional methods/materials and collaboration with Corporate/Technical Trainers and SMEs.
• Offers extensive successful knowledge about research, planning, collaboration (with SMEs, Trainers, other writers, learners), development, design, writing, proofing, editing and revising technical and instructional documentation and multimedia materials.
• Work emphasizes accuracy, validity, readability, usability, effectiveness, and efficiency to satisfy corporate, administrator, user, trainer, and student needs / objectives.
Specialized Documentation Types / Experience:
• Instructional Materials
• Service Manuals
• User Manuals
• Admin Manuals
• Developer Guides
• Parts Catalogs
• Procedures
• Process Documentation
• Knowledge Base
• Help Documentation
• Ebooks
• Online Articles
• CBTs (Internet based Training)
• WBTs (Web Based Training)
• Blogs
• Forums
• Social and Professional Networking
• Multimedia (graphics, illustrations, audio, video, simulations, etc.)
