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Flash Memoirs - An online writing workshop for short, creative nonfiction (1000 words and under).

Education Writers Association - The Education Writers Association, the national professional association of education reporters, was created in 1947 to improve education reporting to the public.

Health Writer - A selective list of Internet resources for journalists writing on health and medicine.

Basic Guide to Essay Writing - A step-by-step guide to writing a basic essay, along with links to other writing resources.

Writing for Radio - To provide creative suggestions and ideas to radio news reporters, writers and anchors.

Online Reality Check for Nonfiction Writers - Practical, professional, realistic advice about writing, agents, book proposals, marketing, editing, and publishing for aspiring writers of non-fiction books.

Health Writers' Hangout - How-to writing tips, inspiration and resources for beginning and experienced health writers. Market newsletter, book catalog, articles, updates, and writers' links.

Pegasus Writers Stable - An online organization of professional freelance writers of non-fiction. The website also features reference and research links of interest to writers of any genre.

European Medical Writers Association - Information for medical writers and editors about EMWA membership, events, freelance writers listing, job adverts and other resources for biomedical communicators in Europe.

SportsEditor.com - Online sports editors, producers and writers. Online forum and job listings.

Philadelphia Sports Writers Association - A voice for the media concerning working press conditions as well as providing fraternal activities for members.

Memoirs: Reading and Writing - Article by Su Wright.

Professional Association of Résumé Writers - Dedicated to elevating the skills, credibility, visibility, and profitability of specialists in the fields of résumé writing, career coaching, and career counseling.

Writing for Niche Markets - This guide will detail the steps necessary to break into specialized markets. Email list and directory of resources.

PROSwrite - Not for novices. This list is for professional writers, experienced (+5 years) contributors of Non-fiction to print newspapers and periodicals: for magazine staff, independent contributors, and those with editorial expertise.

The Writer's Lounge - Find markets, competitions and journals for the nonfiction genre.

ProfNet - A collaborative of public relations professionals linked by Internet to give journalists and authors convenient access to expert sources.

Become a Food Writer - Guide containing the experiences of a newspaper food critic, as well as insights from other successful food writers and editors. Sample from an ebook.

Net Wits - Online community for humor columnists

Construction Writers Association - A non-profit, non-partisan, international organization for professional journalists, writers, editors and publicists serving the information needs of the construction industry.

American Society of Business Press Editors - Founded in 1964, the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) is the professional association for full-time and freelance editors and writers employed in the business, trade, and specialty press.

Trade Writer's Resource Center - Trade magazines and job listings for trade writers.

You Can Write - Explains what (and who) gets published and why. How editors and agents make decisions, and exactly what you have to do to get their attention.

Garden Writers Association of America - The Garden Writers Association of America (GWAA) is an organization of over 1500 professional communicators in the lawn and garden industry.

The Web Writer - The Web Writer is a guide to online non-fiction writing. The content is geared towards those working in New York.

Kurt H. Hackemer - Guide to writing research papers and book reviews.

Rhetoric Email List - Manipulating public opinion and propaganda of power.

CantuHumor - This is a nuts and bolts how-to ezine on creating and delivering humor effectively and professionally.

Canadian Medical Association: Medical Writing Centre - Guidelines, articles and resources for medical writers, and those writing for CMA journals.

ArticleIdeas - Article ideas to keep you writing. Never run out of article ideas again.

GardenWriters - Gardeners who like to write. Email list.

How To Write A Book Review - Unlock writing markets, earn by writing, world-wide openings.

The Guild of Health Writers - A group of journalists dedicated to providing accurate, broad-based information about health and related subjects to the public.

Write Humor - An ezine for writers, humorists and the people who read to laugh. Writing information and tips and resources.

Writing "How To" Reports And Make Money - Anyone can produce a How To Report and if it is something that you know people will want. This article is a guide to writing one.

Battling the Six Evil Geniuses of Essay Writing - Charles King's guide to common mistakes made in essays, and how to avoid them. [PDF]

Essay, I Say - Practical articles on essay-writing, for students who write essays to fulfill class assignments and for those who write essays for other reasons.

FoodWriting - Whether you write about food exclusively or wish to explore it as a writing niche, join in discussions on food writing ideas, markets, books and support on making our way in the food writing world.

Writing for the Web - How should journalists change their writing styles to ensure that webusers engage with their work?

The Arrow - Features a schema and introductory lessons on organizing thoughts for writing nonfiction articles.

Write an Essay - Offering tips and step-by-step instructions.

National Resume Writers Association - Organization of professional résumé writers.

Writing for the Health of It - Writing has been long thought to have beneficial effects on health.

Power Reporting - Resources and training for journalists, from Bill Dedman. Alert services, bookmarks, newsroom training, search tools, lists of lists and reference books.

FACSNET - A search engine by topic for journalists.

American Society of Journalists and Authors - Dedicated to keeping nonfiction writers informed about the latest terms and negotiations in the world of periodicals, print, and electronic.

Internet News Bureau - Employment resources for journalists, including information on organizations, and mailing lists.

Reporter's Resource - The site for web-assisted reporting, with carefully chosen links for journalists, created by a Texas-based reporter.

Environmental Media Services - Resources for journalists and others interested in environmental issues. Includes, breaking news and backgrounders, press-events, facts and contacts on biotechnology, sprawl, chemicals and health, pollution, trade, pesticides, and global warming.

CyberScribe - Web links for journalists and other writers.

Assignment Editor - One stop information site for television reporters and print journalists to research and find news stories.

Journalism - Archive of articles by Daryl Lease.

International Federation of Journalists - World body advocating the rights of journalists.

Investigative Reporters and Editors - IRE is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting within the field of journalism.

Online-Journalist.com - Online Journalism FAQ

The Reporters Network - To promote the Internet as a research and communications medium for working journalists. Our goal is to provide a variety of services to the journalism community.

Editor and Publisher Online - Daily coverage of the newspaper and online news industries featuring columnists Steve Outing, B.G. Yovovich, and Charles Bowen.

Online Journalism Review - The journalist's first stop for Web-based research on stories.

Foreign Correspondent - Subject guide to web based information sources for international correspondents, with links to country and government data and other essential information and tools.

Poynter Institute - Dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists. Promotes excellence and integrity in the practice of craft and in the practical leadership of successful businesses.

Small Town Press - Designed with the community journalist in mind. The place to find the resources and ideas for working at a small town community paper.

Journalism and Mass Communication Resources - Resources on journalism in general, working journalists' resources, cyberjournalism, diversity in mass communication, media law, news sources, Journalism schools, E-zines; online searching guides, and Journalism jobs. Hosted at the University of Iowa.

4Journalism - Links to journalism sites, including organizations and awards, journals and jobs, ethics and accountability, and famous journalists. From 4anything.com.

Tools for Getting Journalism Jobs - Maintained by the Detroit Free Press to help people get journalism jobs at newspapers. It contains information and tips for prospective journalists preparing to enter the workforce.

Edward W. Estlow International Center for Journalism and New Media - Offers new media education opportunities, journalism reference links, blackboards for online discussion and timely news in the subject of new media journalism.

Insert Text Here - Journalism Jobs Site with media news updates, and useful links for reporters. Also features announcements about upcoming conferences, fellowships and jobs.

Internet Information Resources for Australian Journalists - Guide to factual or background information, including business, government departments and policies, industrial awards, legislation, reports, statistics, and trade figures and policy, as well as basic reference tools.

Internet Resources for Journalists and Broadcasters - Resources on journalism and broadcasting from both a Canadian and a world perspective.

Journalism UK - A UK-specific compilation of web links for journalists, writers, broadcasters and students with book and web site reviews and links to news sources worldwide, training and job opportunities.

JournalistExpress - Customizable portal designed as a web search tool for journalists with categorized links to news and information sources.

Newsbee - A portal for professional journalists engaged in news gathering and research on the Internet.

4Press - From 4anything.com, links to journalism associations, jobs and industry journals, journalism awards.

Linking Journalists - Hundreds of useful resource links specially categorized for journalists.

WW Journalism - Collection of categorized journalism links and resources, including job listings, reference and writing resources, classifieds, a message board, and journalism schools.

TvNewsPro - Collection of links for TV news broadcasters.

AJR NewsLink - From American Journalism Review, with journalism articles, career and job search information and extensive links to newspapers, magazines, broadcasters and news services worldwide.

Contacts Book - Members-only searchable directory of news contacts in the UK and Europe, for journalists.

EIBIS International - A worldwide press communication service specializing in the writing and distribution of technical news stories to editors of trade and technical magazines and TV programming around the world.

Computer Assisted Reporting - Research, links and resources for journalists, students, and journalism educators using computer-assisted reporting (CAR) methods in English speaking countries outside the United States.

JAWS - Journalism and Women's Symposium. Dedicated to promoting women in the newsroom. 

MusicJournalist.com - Home of the music press. Information resource for music writers and photographers.

MediaMap's Tools for Journalists - Research tools for news media. Use SourceNet to post anonymous queries requesting information from experts. Review and update your MediaMap profile.

Personal Database of Journalism Research (ASCoR) - Index, papers and publications on journalism studies/ research. By Mark Deuze, lecturer/ research associate at the Amsterdam School of Communications Research, The Netherlands.

Net Media - The Internet Conference for Journalists and the European Online Journalism Awards.

The World News Forecast - Fee-based service offering first sight of future international headlines.

UNICEF Press Centre - Updated daily by a full-time editor, helps journalists from around the world research and write about children and the issues that concern them.

Global Beat - Resource service for journalists covering international issues. Includes links to directory of experts, events, publications, and in-depth analysis of current conflicts.

NewsDesk-UK - News contacts, internet links and resources, law and ethics updates for UK journalists.

Thunder and Lightning News Service - Resources for the television news industry with an emphasis on disaster coverage and computer-assisted reporting.

Reporter's Desktop - Provides fill-in forms and highly select web resources on a launch pad for journalism work.

StudentPress.org - A resource for high school and college journalists and publications. Home of the National Scholastic Press Association and Associated Collegiate Press.

Prenter.com - An interactive web-based media relations resource accessible by media and business users alike.

Media Link - Free research assistance and contacts in numerous fields. Site includes journalist directory, story ideas, search engine, and links.

National Press Club - Official site with information on upcoming events and briefings.

The Economist Style Guide - Guidelines for editing, punctuation and spelling used by the newspaper's writers. [Arts/Writers_Resources/Non-Fiction/Journalists]

World Press Institute - WPI journalism resources and a four-month fellowship program for international journalists that includes extensive travel throughout the U.S. as well as on-site experiences with media outlets and educational seminars.

Reporter Pitch - Story idea exchange.

Forward Planning - Providing journalists with up-to-date information on new art projects, media events and social issues. Provided by Hobsbawm Macaulay Communications.

A Few Free Journalism Lessons - Prepared by an ex-editor this site offers the basics, and invites readers to join discussions, suggest topics, recommend books.

Megasources - Metasearch engine links to a diverse collection of sources useful to journalists. "How-to-find-information" sites as well as information sites.

The Usually Useful Internet Guide for Journalists - An Internet guide for journalists. Created for those who want to have a better understanding of the Internet and its potential as a journalistic research tool.

Student Press Law Center - Legal information for student journalists and educators in such areas as censorship, libel, copyright, and freedom of information. Links to other resources and internship opportunities.

Quill & Scroll - The society sponsors scholarships, writing and photography contests, yearbook contests, in-depth evaluation of student publications, and a quarterly magazine.

Peter's Place Of Freelance Journalism - Professional freelance writing and journalism in Canada and United States. Links for markets and writing articles.

Public Relations/Journalism Issues - Public relations aspects and constitutencies: corporate and college PR, Internet PR, graduate education in PR, and the media and writing end of the profession.

Chartered Institute of Journalists - The Institute of Journalists, the world's oldest organisation for journalists, was founded in 1884 and granted a Royal Charter in 1890. One hundred years later it became the Chartered Institute.

The JournoList - Resources and guidance for journalists and researchers using the Internet in their work. Regularly updated.

Native American Journalists Association - Serves and empowers Native communicators through programs and activities designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures.

Newspaper Editors - A place for editors, all media welcome. Just a place for editors, professional, student or both, to chat it up and find journalism links.

On Line Journalism - This is a forum where journalists can meet and share in order to deliver a better product to a wider audience.

The Freelance Journalist's Mailing List - Dedicated to anyone and everyone who freelances in the media field, from copywriters to photographers, short story writers to journalists. The aim of the group is to provide news on writing markets and job opportunities, a critique group and a forum for freelancers.

JournalismNet - Web research and tips for journalists.

CyberJournalist - Technology advances in journalism, tips for finding owners of Internet domains, Census of India, ethics, links.

Journalist's Compass - An information hub from Temple University set up to assist communications professionals, students, and interested others find information on the Internet.

NewsWriting.com - A resource for creating clear, conversational news scripts that grab viewers' attention and create a lasting impact.

Online Journalism Review - Focuses on a large range of journalism issues with special focus on the Internet.

Response Source - For journalists, working on independent editorial. Gather facts, comments and background from hundreds of PRs, UK only.

SourceWire - For journalists working on technology and business/ finance subjects. Includes Tech Response Source enquiry service, PR directory, release wire and Freelance Journalist Directory.

Put It In Writing - Newsletter Writing and Design - Writing business newsletters.

CompanyNewsletters.com - Large collection of articles on how to write and produce company newsletters, whether a traditional printed or online version.

Bull's Eye Business Writing - Weekly business writing tips. Includes examples, questions to ask yourself before you begin writing, and other resources. Searchable archive of past topics.

Writing a Business Plan - A guide for preparing and writing business plans, with samples and writing tips.

The Cluetrain Manifesto - A strongly reasoned plea for corporate communicators to speak with a human voice.

The Art of Brochures - Article on writing and structuring a brochure. Links to other marketing articles from Guerilla Tactics weekly.

Business Letter Writing - Simple advice to improve business letter writing skills.

The Care and Feeding of the Press - How to write a press release, with special emphasis on what you shouldnt do. Compiled by Esther Schindler for NetPress.

Plain English at Work - Online guide to using plain English and changing the corporate style. Produced for Australia's Department of  Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DETYA) and the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Presentations.com - Tips and tools for creating and delivering presentations: text, techniques and technology.

International Association of Business Communicators. - A worldwide learning community for professionals committed to improving the effectiveness of organizations through strategic communication. 13,700 members. Articles, conferences, career opportunities.

The Editorial Eye - Dozens of articles relevant to corporate editors and writers. Topics include todays usage dilemmas, style sheets, trademark controversies, web editing, estimating editorial jobs, and software.

How to Take the Minutes of a Meeting - Minutes are a record of what happened, what was decided, and what actions will be taken. Example and description of how to write minutes. From Scoutdocs of Canada.

Free Business and Management Articles Main Page - Hundreds of free online articles on business communication, business, management, success at work, getting hired, dealing with customers, customer service, and performance management.

BPubs.com: Business Communication Articles - An extensive collection of business articles and publications from various sources. Topics: all business communications, from contracts to web sites.

ON Speakers: Feature Articles - Articles about oral communication in the corporate environment: body language, junk words, meetings, negotiations, listening, making the most of guest speakers, etc.

Alexander Communications - This site offers a free monthly e-newsletter about clear business writing.

Ivy Sea Online - A wide range of free articles on communication within and from an organization. Organizational communication articles and tips.

The Technical Editors' Eyrie - Articles for technical editors working electronically. Topics include protocol for file-sharing, using Word "track changes" feature, and planning online help project.

360° Newsletter - Jack Morton Worldwide - Bimonthly newsletter about branding, marketing, and corporate communications.

Business Communications -- Writers Write(R) - This section of Writers Write provides resources for business writing, copywriting, editing, marketing, public relations, proposal writing and other forms of business communications.

Alton Miller's Home Page = www.altonmiller.com - Alton Miller teaches political PR and PR writing at Columbia College in Chicago. Examples of press release, media alert, pitch letter and message planner.

PSA: Public Service Advertising - The PSA Research Center is an on-line information resource dedicated to public interest communications and cause marketing. Includes PSA News articles, monographs, evaluation tips, media placement techniques, and case studies.

PressFlash - targeted press communications for businesses - Targeted distributor of news releases. Includes a guide to writing a standard media release.

Presenters University - Tips, articles, templates, software and courses to improve presentations.

Sant, the proposal experts - Articles and software from Tom Sant to help you write successful business proposals.

Editor Software for Writers - Three software programs (StyleWriter the Plain English Editor, the Electronic Writing Course and the Electronic House Style) help you edit your writing for clarity and consistency.

PowerPointers - Links to many articles on communicating effectively, building a presentation, planning a presentation, and communicating in your specialty.

STC India Chapter - A site for Technical Communicators - The Indian Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (STC). Links, and a newsletter, Indus, about corporate communications.

Content-Exchange: The digital marketplace for online content creators and publishers - Includes articles and discussion list about online content: business issues for online publishers, writing for the Web, online journalism, style guides, legal issues, editing, email, and more.

Contentious - ezine for people who create or publish content for online media - Amy Gahran's ezine for people who write for web sites, email publications and intranets. Of interest to writers, editors and corporate communicators.

Clickz: Writing Online - Clickz has columns on E-Newsletter Strategies, Email Marketing, Brand Marketing, Content Development, Writing Online.

Edit-Work.com - Guidelines for creating a style for the company web site, and for editorial procedures. Gives the big picture for content managers.

Hot Text -- Web Writing that Works - Articles from trainer-writer team Jonathan and Lisa Price. Incorporating research on usability, readability, reading comprehension, and writing methods.

InternetPRGuide - Offers public relations tips and strategy for Internet professionals on PR topics such as press release writing, distribution, trade shows, dealing with the media and crisis management.

LeFile - Best online practices of the corporate web site, with commentary on PR, investor relations, marketing, ethics.

New Thinking Newsletter Homepage - New Thinking is Gerry McGovern's weekly email newsletter, which focuses on the role of written content on the Internet. It is in its seventh year of publication and has some 7,000 subscribers.

Quality Web Content - Large corporate communications resource for people who write web content and intranet content. Free articles by email.

Uncle Netword - About writing and structuring text for online publication. Includes a comprehensive style guide for webwriters.

MarketingSherpa.com - Practical news and case studies on Internet advertising, marketing and PR professionals in niche industries including marketing content online.

Shel Holtz: Communicate online - Resources for strategic communication online.

Writing for the Web - Articles about communication on corporate websites. Trainers Malcolm Davidson and Diana Railton (UK) show how layout, links and other technical factors affect online communication.

Blogroots - Reviews of blogging tools, and latest news about weblogging for personal or corporate communications. Chapters and tutorials from the book "We Blog: Publishing Online with Weblogs."

TrainAgain.com online tutorials - Online education for online copywriting specialists: interactive tutorials on style and web page optimisation. Preview of training CD-ROM.

Poynter Online - "Everything you need to be a better journalist" - in news media or corporate communications: columns, email newsletters, discussions, research and seminars. Frequently updated .

RonScheer.com - Say What you Mean on the Web. Ezine and tips for writing persuasive and usable corporate web content.

Web Writing for Many Interest Levels: E-gineer - Article by Nathan Wallace on structuring web content to satisfy all readers, regardless of their level of interest.

Nancy Hoft Consulting: Web Site Table of Contents - Nancy Hoft's site, about writing and designing for international audiences. Articles, training, books and links. Emphasis on communication on the Web.

Executive Speaker - Resources for speakers and speechwriters. Read copies of past speeches for examples.

TheSpeechWriters.com - Tips on researching, writing and performing speeches.

eSpeeches.com - Online resource for assistance in writing and delivering speeches.

Dave's Guide to Speechwriting - The basics of speechwriting, plus sample speeches and links to other online resources.

Topics for Informative and Persuasive Speeches - List of topics submitted by students as the best ideas they've ever seen.

Matt's Speech Writer - Steps for writing a good speech. The eight step process includes tips on choosing a topic, gathering information, organizational patterns.

SpeechTips.com - A free guide to speech writing and delivery for every occasion. From best man speeches to eulogies.

OnSpeechwriting Newsletter Archives - A free newsletter offering guidance on crafting quality speeches.

Newbie Tech Writer - Site for people who want to break in to technical writing. Includes job links, tool information and advice.

TECHWR-L - Home of the TECHWR-L mailing list. Features many useful links, archives, educational resources, job listings, and a topical "chat" section for the technical writing professional.

Technical Professional Communications - Directory of resources for the technical writer, provides writing tips and links to various writing sites.

ResearchIndex - NECI Scientific Literature Digital Library - Incorporating autonomous citation indexing, awareness and tracking, citation context, related document retrieval, similar document identification, citation graph analysis, and query-sensitive document summaries.

TechWriters.com - Learn more about technical writing. Contribute to an online community of technical writers. Staffing services and placement agency for technical writers provided.

Technical Writers Anonymous - A web-based resource for entry- and mid-level technical writers to a variety of other technical resources.

Resources for Technical Writing - Internet search engines, mailing lists, professional associations, software and technical support

Allyn and Bacon TechCommunity - Resources for Technical Communicators on studying, teaching or practicing technical communication.

Gary Conroy - Gary Conroy's technical writing site: articles, forum and web resources.

Technical Writers - Plans, Applications, Proposals - The California Department of Education provides information on writing about educational plans and programs.

Writers Write - Links to technical writing jobs, resources for technical writers, technical information and a technical writing message board.

Online-learning.com - Online courses for the professional development of technical writers.

Suite101.com - Technical Writing by Vicki M. Taylor - This column focuses on technical writing by providing helpful tips and suggestions for being a successful technical writer.

Functional Spec Tutorial - Learn what a functional specification is, why they're used, and how to write one.

Chinese OWL - The Chinese Online Writing Lab (OWL) provides comprehensive on-line technical writing services and learning curricula for Chinese authors of English manuscripts.

The Institute of Technical Writing - Learn how to become a technical writer. Study where and when you want, supported by your own tutor.

David A. McMurrey Technical Writing Resources - Online text book and web sources, includes links to listings of resources of Purdue, UCLA, and University of Michigan.

APEX Awards for Publication Excellence - Annual awards competition providing recognition for outstanding publications from newsletters and magazines to annual reports, brochures and Web sites. Over 90 categories under 11 headings. Deadline 15 March 2002.

Techwriterplus - From a technical writer, this site has tips on being a better technical writer and fiction writer and also offers a list of reference books for use in writing.

ForTechnicalCommunicators.com - How-to information for technical writers, trainers, and courseware developers. Articles on writing user guides, taking better screen snapshots, managing documentation projects, and a project plan for developing training courses. Sign up to receive technical writing jobs via email.

Cyberia Internet training - Writing Text for the Web course - Course outline for Writing Text for the Web training workshop.

Suite101.com - Technical Communication by Paula Puffer - Technical Writing can encompass a myriad of skills including writing, graphic design, and programming. Information about networking, technical communication resources, and How to for new technical communicators.

David Farbey's Technical Writing Page - Original research on technical writers in small companies, links of interest to technical writers, and anecdotes.

Man, Machine and Technical Communication - A study the needs that companies have in organizing their technical communication, what type of equipment is needed and how this equipment can be developed to optimize human-computer interaction

Tech Writing Marketplace - Sells e-books about technical writing, and offers a free email newsletter with jobs, advice, and resources for aspiring to advanced technical writers.

TechComm Careers - A grant-funded site from STC through the combined efforts of student and teachers of three universities and chapters of the STC.

Technical Communication Resources - A site for people interested in a career in technical communication, as well as a resource for practicing writers.

EServer Techincal Communication Library - Comprehensive site offering links to articles, academic programs, journals, professional organizations and materials of importance to the field.

Longman: English Pages: Technical Writing - Provides examples of technical writing model documents with and without annotation, including in bibliography, software manuals, extended definitions, feasability studies, technical descriptions.

PAGEMAKR - PageMaker for Desktop Publishers - Home of the PAGEMAKR mailing list. Includes, tips & tricks, archives, FAQ, desktop publishing news.

Russian State Archive of Scientific and Technical Documentation - Keeps scientific and technical (planning, designed, technological, science-research), patent, administrative documentation on Russian territory.

Untechnical Press - Tech Writers' Manifesto - A manifesto for technical writers with an associated discussion forum.

School for Champtions: Technical Writing - An e-Learning site that provides free online lessons, character-building messages, and techniques to excel in school, work and life. Various articles on preparing technical documentation, and tools usage.

Writing Technical Articles - Notes which apply to technical papers in computer science and electrical engineering, with emphasis on papers in systems and networks.

Biomedical Writing - Learn about biomedical writers and biomedical writing with articles, links and resources.

Userdox.com: Delivery Mechanism for User Documentation - For technical writers and others who create user documentation; focused on usability aspects.

AAAS Annual Meeting - Science journalists recognizes outstanding reporting for a general audience and honor individuals (rather than institutions, publishers or employers) for their coverage of the sciences, engineering and mathematics.

Technical Writing: A short course on writing technical reports - Online course for technical writers.

Quotations for Technical Writers - Quotes for writers of software manuals and articles.

Exploring Technical Communication - A 30-minute streaming documentary about the field of technical communication, including documentation writing, usability testing, project management, user interface design and rhetorical theory.

Virtual Media Technology - Creators of various online documentation tools for Windows Help systems, HTML web sites, online documents and manuals, modular software, policy and procedure manuals, CD-ROM publishing and ISO9000.

Making Pages - PageMaker, PDF, web sites, HTML, and other aspects of desktop publishing. Home of the PAGEMAKR mailing list.

WebWorks Publisher Users Group - Provides tools, techniques, and tips for this program that works with Adobe FrameMaker.

DocuClass - C++ source documentation add-in tool for Microsoft Word 97/2000.

TechWriterTools - Yahoo Group - A discussion forum for technical writers to express their views on their favorite and least favorite technical writing tools, such as Word vs. FrameMaker.

Quark Express - Software for package design and publishing. Downloads available.

Sun StarOffice 5.2 - Full application suite including StarOffice Writer.

Formatting Solutions XML - Allows users of Microsoft Word 97 and 2000 to create documents that can be saved in an XML format; integrates with Information Mapping technique.

Formatting Solutions Pro 1.3 - Allows integration of Information Mapping techniques using Microsoft Word 97 and 2000.

Adobe FrameMaker - A cross-platform document authoring tool. Adobe also offers Framemaker+SGML for SGML formatted documents. Includes downloads, brochures, reviews, and pricing.

ArborText - A single-sourcing provider of Epic, an XML-based editing, conversion and publishing solution.

Corel VENTURA 8 - Corel's entry in the desktop publishing arena.

Screen Capture Tools for Technical Writers - TechSmith SnagIt screen capture utility for use by technical writers, documentation specialists and instructional designers. SnagIt Studio Annotation Editor is a drawing tool that allows writers to enhance, modify and mark up screen captures

Lightspeed Astoria - A content management solution for organizations producing technical publications and other kinds of structured documents.

PITAS - Positive Interaction Task Analysis System - A software tool designed by human factors specialists for hierarchical task analysis. Suitable for complex system design, documentation or training materials.

A Mixed Bag of Job Prospects for Tech Writers - A look at the new report recently released by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) by Joe Welinske, President WinWriters.

Technical communication provides vital link - Article on the need for professional technical writers in the workforce - Kara Kitts, Employment Review Online.

Firm flies with Internet: Pair ride hunch to rapid success - Looks at the success of InfoPros.com. An article in The Sacromento Bee, by Gilbert Chan, Staff Writer.

Becoming A Technical Writer in 3 Easy Steps - Get thinking, get educated, get employed and get informed.

Balancing Act: Keeping Your Screen Movies Small and Beautiful - Techniques for keeping screen movie file size to a minimum while maintaining high quality by Karen Stout.

Word-to-RoboHelp Conversion Tips and Tricks - An article on converting Word files to RoboHelp Office. By Janice Carlson, author of "Mastering RoboHelp Office 9."

Why technical writer should love Microsoft's Inductive User Interface - An overview of Microsoft's Inductive User Interface guidelines from a technical writer's perspective

Does Open Source Documentation Suck? - Article about documentation for Linux and other open source technical documentation. By Robert Nagle of IdiotProgrammer.com.

Information on the Assembly Line - A comprehensive literature review of information design, knowledge management, information management, single sourcing, XML, as they relate to the field of technical communication, written by Jason Nichols.

PDF Conference - Organizers of several PDF conferences throughout the year. Learn what's new in Portable Document Format (PDF), interactive PDF and paper PDF solutions at these conferences, including Acrobat v5.0. Conferences held in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

WinWriters Conferences - Provides several worldwide online Help conferences for technical writers and online help authors. Next up - Seattle, 10-14 February 2002.

Usable Design Seminars - A variety of inhouse and public seminars available in single sourcing, usability testing, documentation management.

CPTSC Conferences - Portal to preview, review, call for papers of future and past conferences sponsored by The Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication.

InterChange Conference (STC) - Two-day regional conference sponsored by the University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, and Northern New England chapters of the STC.

Solutions Inc. - Professional Development for Technical Communicators - provides a variety of publications and annual events, seminars, conferences and clinics.

Australian Online Documentation Conference (AODC) 2002 - Held in April 2002 in Melbourne, Australia.

Indexing Skills for Technical Communicators - A two-day workshop provided to corporate clients and writers organizations throughout North America.

ISTC Conferences - A listing of future, and past conferences sponsored by the Insitute of Scientific & Technical Communicators.

TECHWR-L Events - Monthly calendar of third-party training events, workshops, seminars, conferences and expositions.

Content Management: Strategies for Single Sourcing - Explore this conference held 3-4 June 2002 sponsored by Dr. JoAnn Hackos and the Center for Information-Development Management at San Francisco, CA, USA.

International Professional Communication Conference 2002 - Everything about the 2002 conference (September 17-21, Portland, Oregon, USA) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Professional Communication Society.

ACM SigDoc 2002 - Conference held October 22-23, 2002 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

American Medical Writers Association: Conference 2002 - Features preview, FAQs, conference program, keynote speaker, and luncheon speaker. Held October 31 - November 2 at Town & Country Hotel and Resort in San Diego, California, USA.

ASTD TechKnowledge Conference and Exposition - Unique conference brings together e-learning professional from trainers to learning executives - content developers to human resources managers. Workshops May 31-June 1; Conference June 2-6, Expo June 3-5 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Open Publish - Asia Pacific region's annual conference for people working with standards in traditional, electronic and digital media.

Region 6 STC Conference - Annual conference of technical writers and related professionals. Site includes details, speakers, schedule of events and location.

Online Help Conference Review: Europe 2001 - Review of the conference, and downloads.

Euromap Conference 2001 - An information mapping conference held 7-8 May 2001 in Munich, Germany

STC Conference 2001 - Largest conference in the world that focuses on the arts and sciences of technical communication. Includes more than 250 educational presentations. Presentations and proceedings available online. (13-16 May 2001 in Chicago, IL USA)

EMWA Montpellier Conference 2001 - The annual conference of the European Medical Writers Association will be held at Hotel Mercure Antigone, Montpellier, France from 8-11 May, 2001.

Nordic Conference on Information and Documentation 2001 - Conference provides information on government and business information, cooperation between libraries to access global information, management of content, knowledge and learning, and changing professional skills and demands in the digital environment (30 May-1 Jun 2001 in Reykjavik, Iceland).

IABC Conference 2001 - International Association of Business Communicators conference held 24-27 June 2001 New York City.

Region 7 STC Conference - Conference notes and presentations available for conferenece held October 5-6, 2001 in Portland, Oregon USA.

Region 5 STC Conference - Held 11-13 October, 2001 at Westchase Hilton Hotel, Houston, Texas USA.

American Medical Writers Association Conference 2001 - Annual conference for American Medical Writers Association is located at Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk, Virginia from 24-27 October 2001.

ACM SigDOC Conference 2001 - Includes invited talks, panel discussions, paper presentations, posters and demonstrations, and exciting tutorials for attendees (21-24 October in Sante Fe, New Mexico USA).

STC Conference 2002 - Site currently contains support material for presentations and information for event held 5-8 May 2002 in Nashville, Tennessee USA.

Building Enhanced HTML Help with DHTML and CSS - Companion site to book by Jeannine M. E. Klien contains overview of HTML, HTML Help, DHTML, and CSS along with links to help authoring resources and demo versions of help authoring tools.

Document Design - Journal of Research and Problem Solving in Organizational Communication. Site provides back issues, subscription, contribution guidelines, and board members.

Allyn and Bacon Series in Technical Communication - Undergraduate and graduate books in ethics, oral presentations, writing software documentation, designing visual language, technical writing style and technical editing.

Occupational Outlook - Writers, Editors, Including Technical Writers - U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook entry for writers, including significant points, nature of work, working conditions, employment outlook, training and additional resources.

So You Want to Write A Book? - An O'Reilly guide for new authors who are interested in writing about computers, computer software, technology, and markup languages.

Making Money in Technical Writing - Turn Your Writing Skills into $100,000 A Year - book by Peter Kent. Site includes sample of Chapter 1, outline of chapters, outside professional book reviews, press kit and ordering information.

Science Notes - An online science journal written and illustrated by the graduate students in the Science Communication Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz

Technical Writing at OSU - Reading List for Ph.D. Exam in Technical Writing at Oklahoma State University, 1995-96.

Technical Writing in the English Renaissance - Emergence of a Tradition, 1475 - 1640; Book by Elizabeth Tebeaux that examines the early forms and use of technical writing and page design.

Online Technical Writing: Online Textbook - This text is used by students in online technical-communication courses worldwide as well as the online version of TCM1603, Introduction to Technical Communication, taught by David A. McMurrey, at Austin Community College (ACC) in Austin, Texas USA.

Directions in Technical Writing and Communication - Teachers of technical writing are frequently handicapped by a lack of material to back up discussions in the classroom and in textbooks. This book will help to overcome this weakness. Part of Baywood's Technical Communications Series.

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication - Serves as a major professional and scholarly Journal for practitioners and teachers of most functional forms of communication. (Baywood Scholarly and Professional Publications)

Technical Reports and Papers - Links to reports and papers on research, technical writing and other related subjects by Univ. of Calif. Berkeley, with links to other Berkeley research pages.

Kairos - An online journal for teachers, researchers, and tutors of writing at the college and university level, including Technical Writing, Business Writing, Professional Communication, Creative Writing, Composition, and Literature.

Journal of Biocommunication - Dedicated to serving as a showcase of biocommunication techniques; describing proven and experimental procedures in medical art and illustration, print, photography, film, television, computer, multi-media systems, and other communication modalities applied in the health sciences

Visual Communication - Interdisciplinary journal bringing together articles from a range of disciplines, including anthropology, communication studies, discourse studies and semiotics, media and cultural studies, sociology, disciplines dealing with history, theory and practice of visual design.

AMWA Journal - Official publication of the American Medical Writers Association. Site provides table of contents of current and past issues, contribution and submission information, and advertising rates.

Technical Communication Online - Journal for the Society for Technical Communication (STC), includes current issue, book review collection, archive index, online forum, editor's page, special collections and guidelines for authors, reviewers and subscription information.

Technical Communication Quarterly - An ATTW publication that requires registration for access.

Professional Communication and Information Design - Published by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators as a reference for those entering the profession, including students in formal technical communication courses, but also for those who will refer to it for guidance in their everyday work.

Science and Technical Communication - Theory, Practice, and Policy. This textbook reformulates the issues raised by science and technology studies (STS) within the context of technical communication.

Journal of Business and Technical Communication - Provides a forum for the discussion of communication practices, problems and trends in business, professional, scientific and governmental fields.

TechComm Web - Online companion website for Technical Communication, sixth edition, by Mike Markel, expands the book's resources by providing additional materials for every chapter and by directing students and instructors to the best Web resources available in technical communication.

Bedford St. Martin's Business and Technical Writing - Publisher of textbooks Provides book companion sites, student and instructor resources.

DocBook: The Definitive Guide - DocBook lets authors in technical groups exchange and reuse technical information. This book contains an introduction to SGML, XML, and the DocBook DTD, plus the complete reference information for DocBook.

Baywood's Technical Communication Series - Thirteen scholary and professional publications and books ranging from technical writing, technical communication, software documentation, rhetoric, publications management, interviewing practices, word processing.

The Orange Journal of Technical Communication and Information Design - Strives to foster critical thinking and discussion on a wide variety of topics and issues important to technical communicators.

WriteThinking - A newsletter for the practical technical writer. Weekly technical writer job listings organized by location, articles, and software reviews. Free newsletter subscription.

HyperTexas - A watering hole for Technical Writers, Winhelp Authors and Web Developers looking for late-breaking news on tools and techniques of their craft.

Association of Earth Science Editors (AESE) - An organization of editors, journal managers, and others concerned with publication in the earth sciences.

Association for Computer Machinery - SIGDOC - Special Interest Group for DOCumentation, a society of senior communication professionals.

Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication (CPTSC) - News, newsletters, and information on conferences and forums.

Swedish Society on Technical Communication (FTI) - Supporting 450 members working as scientific and technical authors and illustrators.

IEEE Professional Communication Society - The primary mission of the IEEE Professional Communication Society (PCS) is to help engineer and technical communicators develop skills in written and oral presentation.

UW Technical Communicators Alumni - University of Washington TCAA links members of the technical communication community teachers, students, and professionals - through messages board, archives, newsletter and events.

Australian Society for Technical Communication (Victoria) Inc - Non-profit society for technical writers and other professionals involved in the communication of technical information.

Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) - Links to proposal development, writing and management resources, local chapters, conferences and publications.

Society of Quebec Professional Writers (SQRP) - Société québécoise de la rédacton professionnelle is a committee of certified technical writers.

Association Of Teachers of Technical Writing (ATTW) - The site of the ATTW with tutorial support for university courses.

Alliance for Computers and Writing (ACW) - Supports teachers at all levels of instruction in their intellignet, theory-based use of computers in writing instruction.

Finnish Society for Information Services - (Samfundet för Informationtjänst i Finland) is a non-profit trade association for people involved in retrieving, analysing, recording and disseminating information in a variety of forms.

Australian Society for Technical Communication (NSW) Inc - Professional non-profit organisation dedicated to serving the needs of all Technical Communicators (New South Wales AUS)

New Zealand Technical Writers Association (NZTWA) - Promotes technical writing as a profession and technical wrting training within tertiary institutions in New Zealand.

Institute for Professional Communicators (ISTC) - Largest UK body representing professional communicators and information designers.

National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) - Professional network of federal, state and local government employees who disseminate information within and outside government. Its members are editors, writers, graphic artists, video professionals, broadcasters, photographers, information specialists and agency spokespersons.

National Writers Union - BITE Division - (Business - Instructional - Technical - Electronic) Division of the NWU created to support the efforts of its members in these areas.

Localisation Industry Standard Association (LISA) - Provides a forum for globalization (G11n), internationalization (I18n) and localization (L10n) issues.

Norwegian Council for Technical Terminology (RTT) - Rådet for teknisk terminologi (RTT) provides comprehensive technical terminology publications in Norway.

Technical Communicators' Forum (TC-Forum) - Stimulates professional discussion through participation of its worldwide network of members.

Danish Centre for Terminology - DANTERMcentret contributes to the development of know-how within the fields of terminology and language technology through co-operation with a number of research institutions.

Technical Writers of India (TWIN) - Platform for sharing technical writing issues for Indian technical writers and others.

Dutch Society for Information and Communication (STIC) - (Studiekring voor Technische Informatie en Communicatie) deals with technical communication in Dutch and other languages, including English.

International Society of Performance Improvement (ISPI) - Dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace through human performance technology; supports members through conferences, workshops, chapter meetings, links and resources, awards, and networking.

Coucil of Science Editors (CSE) - Improve communication in the sciences by educating authors, editors, and publishers through articles, links, resources, publications, and job bank. Formerly Council of Biology Editors (CBE).

Council for Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) - Group of distinguished journalists and scientists committed to improving the quality of science news reaching the general public

National Association of Science Writers (NASW) - Organization of science journalists and communicators providing links, newsletter, networking, regional meetings, and educational workshops.

Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) - Helping members of co-operatives excel in communications - from writing, photography, and editing to video, layout, and design

Icelandic Language Institute (Íslensk málstöð) - Official body responsible for language planning and preservation and operates in accordance with Icelandic law

Finnish Centre for Technical Terminology (TSK) - (Tekniikan Sanastokeskus, TSK) provides terminology consultation, work, publications, newsletters, training and activities for its members.

European Association of Science Editors (EASE) - A truly international organization providing science writers and editors resources, links, newsletter, mailing lists, networking.

NordTerm - An association of organisations and societies in the Nordic countries which are engaged in terminology work, training and research.

Association of Professional Communication Consultants (APCC) - Supports communication consultants through newsletters, awards, listserv, annual workshops and conferences, membership directory, surveys.

Spanish Society of Documentation and Scientific Information (SEDIC) - Provides a framework for the interchange of experiences and for the vocational training of Spanish information professionals.

APMP Chesapeake Chapter - Serving proposal writers and proposal managers of the Baltimore-Washington Corridor.

APMP Valley of the Sun Chapter - Based in Phoenix, Arizona, chapter members (and non-members) enjoy workshops, meetings, links, job listings and educational programs.

Council of Technical Writers (CRT) - Conseil des Rédacteurs Techniques is a French non-profit organization for technical communicators. Site is mostly in French with some English content.

PRSA Technology Section - An organization of communications professionals who develop, implement and counsel regarding public relations or marketing communications programs and activities for technology companies. Resources include publications, member directory, email newsletter, message boards, and PR tech jobs.

European Association for Terminology (EAFT-AET-EEO) - Supports the terminology sector in Europe; designed to further plurilingualism through terminology, to provide a European platform for promoting and professionalising terminological activities and improving awareness of them, and to liaise and cooperate actively with other relevant organisations, associations and institutions at all levels.

APMP Carolina Chapter - Provides its members with monthly chapter meetings and programs, newsletter, and job listings.

APMP Georgia Chattahoochee Chapter - Provides its members chapter meetings and programs, job listings and links.

INTECOM - The International Council for Technical Communication - Aims to improve technical documentation and communication through international co-operation between technical communication organizations.

Center for Information-Development Management - Committed to providing a focused, expert, and progressive forum to support documentation, training, and customer service managers in creating high performance teams that produce effective and appropriate deliverables. White papers, listserv, publications, conferences, newsletters and members section provided.

tekom, e.V - Europe's largest association of technical communicators; links to topics, careers, software reviews, information and publications. (Germany)

Association for Computer Machinery - SIGCHI - Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction

Finnish Technical Communications Society - (Suomen Tekniset Dokumentoijat ry) contains the society's site is Finnish, or link to technical communications resources, articles and links in both in Finnish and English.

African American Technical Communicators (AATC) - Black Writers Alliance organization for new and experienced technical writers and editors to chat about their work, education, tools, and anything else related to the profession of technical writing

Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT), National - Only student organization of its kind within the agricultural communications field. It is designed for college students who have a professional interest in the field of communications related to agriculture

The Monaco Group - Invigorates communication research and practice in commercial and non-profit environments by developing new approaches and new solutions to communication problems.

Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) - Evaluates the proficiency of manuscript editors in the life sciences and to award credentials similar to those obtainable in other professions. Provides certifcations as Editor Life Sciences (ELS).

Canadian Association of Teachers of Technical Writing (CATTW) - Includes members only area, archives, evens calendar, and contacts. Association canadienne des professeurs de rédaction technique et scientifique (ACPRTS)

Region 6 STC - Serving Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois (Quad Cities only), Wisconsin, North Dakota, and the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Region 6 also includes India.

Eastern Ontario Chapter STC - Links, job bank, publication competition, information, archives and "Stimulas" newsletter.

Philadelphia Metro Chapter STC - Links to articles, software and book reviews.

Montréal Chapter STC - Resources, job bank, chapter meetings, links.

Boston Chapter STC - Provides resources, links, salary survey, job bank, program and workshops for technical communicators in Boston, MA and surrounding areas.

Central Connecticut Chapter STC - Competition, education, tips, job bank, newsletter.

Southeast Michigan Chapter STC - Lists chapter officers, technical meeting dates and times, newsletter articles, and other information.

Illinois Heartland Chapter STC - Provides resources, links, workshops, listserv, newsletters, job bank, networking for technical communication professionals around the Illinois State University area.

Mohawk Chapter STC - Serving the Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Lake George, and Saratoga regions of New York State.

Rochester Chapter STC - Academic programs, newsletter, technical publications competition, meeting and events, professional library.

Northern New England Chapter STC - Newsletter, job bank, chapter meetings and events, resources.

Region 5 STC - Serving Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.

Southwestern Ontario Chapter STC - Links, job bank, workshops, high school technical writing competition, chapter meetings

Toronto Chapter STC - Competitions, education, chapter meeting and events, newsletter, forums

Southern Arizona Chapter STC - Provides newsletters, local salary survey, job bank, links, workshops and networking for its members.

Carolina Chapter STC - Online Communication Competition, job postings, chapter meetings and training

Piedmont Chapter STC - Links to online resources, job bank, chapter meetings and events

Society for Technical Communication (STC) - The professional association that advances the arts and sciences of technical communication. The society provides academic information, sources of books and information, salary surveys, conferences, and publications.

Packerland Chapter STC - This northeast Wisconsin-based chapter provides users with events, resources, links, job information, newsletters, networking, discussion groups, and surveys.

New York Metro Chapter STC - Academic programs and resources, career center, technical writing resources, chapter meetings.

Lone Star Chapter STC - Provides newsletters, competitions, local salary surveys, job bank, links and resources, workshops and networking for its Dallas - Fort Worth members.

Pittsburgh Chapter STC - Provides members and non-members networking opportunities in technical communication through monthly meetings, a job bank, newsletters, mailing list, and links.

Quad Cities Chapter STC - Provides resources, links, newsletters, workshops for technical communication professionals in the Quad Cities, IA area.

Louisiana Chapter STC - Provides technical communicators of Louisiana resources, links, job bank, newsletters, events and workshops, networking and more.

Huntsville/North Alabama Chapter STC - Provides technical communicators resources, links, job bank, salary survey, workshops, meetings and networking opportunities.

Region 1 STC - Includes 20 chapters in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont; the provinces of Ontario and Quebec in Canada; and the countries of France, Sweden, and United Kingdom.

Kansas City Chapter STC - Provides networking, job bank, links, workshops and educational programs for its members.

Mid-Valley Chapter STC - Serves the southern Willamette Valley of Oregon and includes over 50 professionals in the field of technical communication.

Alamo Chapter STC - Provides newsletter, job bank, links, resources, workshops and networking to its members.

Willamette Valley Chapter STC - Provides special interest groups (SIGs), job bank, workshops, education, publication competitions and links for its members.

Aloha Chapter STC - This Hawaii-based chapter provides members with workshops, resources, links, job bank, newsletters, local SIGs, mailing lists, networking.

Chicago Chapter STC - Lists tools, meetings, jobs, publications, competitions and its Institute for Professional Development and other information

Eastern Iowa Chapter STC - Chapter events, job openings, newsletter

Central New York Chapter STC - Resources, links, newsletter, listserv, education, meetings.

Oklahoma Chapter STC - Provides links, resources, job bank, workshops and networking for its members.

Inland Empire Chapter STC - (Southern California) Provides information on meetings, jobs, certifications and other chapters.

Phoenix Chapter STC - Provides newsletters, workshops, job bank, links and networking and more for its members.

New Mexico Kachina Chapter STC - Provides networking, links, conferences and resources to its members.

Border Network Chapter STC - Provides newsletters, workshops, educational programs, links, job bank and more to its members based in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Austin Chapter STC - Provides newsletters, job bank, resources and links, local salary survey, workshops and networking for its members.

Vancouver Island Chapter STC - Provides technical communicators of Victoria and Vancouver Island, British Columbia various resources, workshops, meetings, job bank, newsletter, and networking.

Houston Chapter STC - Provides newsletters, job bank, links and resources, competitions, workshops, networking and more for its members.

Southern Nevada Chapter STC - Provides newsletters, links, resources, job bank, workshops and networking for its members.

Central Illinois Chapter STC - Provides technical communicators in the Champaign-Urbana area resources, links, job bank, newsletters, workshops, and networking.

Birmingham Chapter STC - This Alabama based chapter provides technical communications a variety of news, workshops, resources and links, job bank, newsletters, volunteer and networking opporutunites.

Region 3 STC - Includes local chapters in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and the Transalpine region of Europe.

Region 4 STC - Includes 21 local chapters, including 4 student chapters in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and The Netherlands.

Region 7 STC - Includes 20 local and student chapters in Japan, Canada, including British Columbia and Alberta, and Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado.

Region 8 STC - Includes 21 local and student chapters in California, Hawaii, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Republic of China.

Central Ohio Chapter STC - Provides newsletters, job bank, resources and links, workshops, education, and networking for its members and guests.

Region 2 STC - Provides articles from the Director-Sponsor, chapter links and contact information, anthem, STC Society information and resources, and more to members of chapters in this region.

Berkeley Chapter STC - Provides technical communication resources, links, job bank, newsletters, local SIGs, workshops, networking in Berkeley, California and surrounding areas.

Orange County STC - Provides monthly meetings and workshops, newsletters, job bank, resources, links, local SIGs, networking for technical communicators in Orange County, CA.

Washington, DC Chapter - Provides job bank, competitions, programs, scholarships, newsletter, book references, salary survey, resources and links, metro Washington DC information, education, networking to area technical communicators.

Metrolina Chapter STC - This Charlotte-area chapter of the STC provides networking, newsletters, resources and links, job bank, and workshops and more to its members.

Des Moines Chapter STC - Provides scholarships, newsletters, job bank, links and resources, workshops, meetings, networking and more to its members.

Alaska Chapter STC - Provides workshops, links and resources, science fair, job bank, meetings, networking and more to its members.

New Jersey Chapter STC - Provides newsletters, resources and links, job bank, survey, workshops and meetings for its members.

Sacramento Chapter STC - Provides links, resources, job bank, workshops, competitions, listing of local technical writing and communication courses, and networking for its members.

Metro Baltimore Chapter STC - Community outreach, employment, job listings, newsletter, chapter meetings and events

Los Angeles Chapter STC - Chapter meeting information, job lists, and educational resources for members.

Atlanta Chapter STC - Provides chapter events, job postings, salary surveys, discussion groups.

Mid-South Chapter STC - Newsletter, employment resources, links for members in the Memphis, TN area.

STC - Special Needs Committee - Provides articles about accessibility issues, information and resources for products and services, and literature to assist careers, to help members with special needs achieve their potential.

STC SIG - Consulting and Independent Contracting - Forum for independent contractors and consultants through newsletters, mailing lists, surveys, and chapter-level CIC SIGs.

STC SIG - Emerging Technologies - Forum for technical communicators to keep aprised of future and emerging technologies, included but not limited to, information & computer systems, medical and instruction technologies.

STC SIG - Policies and Procedures - Develops, implements, and manages policies and procedures communication through education and networking opportunities, conference sessions and publications, and interaction with other other STC SIGs and professional organizations in areas of common interest.

STC SIG - Environmental, Safety and Health Communication - Activities include publishing a quarterly newsletter, reaching out to members of related professional organizations, compiling and publishing lists of courses and curricula related to this particular area of technical communication, and developing an anthology of related articles.

STC SIG - Indexing - Provides indexing resources, electronic discussion list, newsletters and cooperates with the American Society of Indexers.

STC SIG - Technical Editing - Forum for issues related to technical editing with resources, mailing list, and newsletters.

STC SIG - Lone Writer - Links and information maintained by a Chapter of the STC dedicated to those writers who are the sole writer for their company or client.

STC SIG - Usability - Forum to share information and experiences on issues related to the usability and user-centered design.

STC SIG - Information Design - Provides a forum for information design, visual communication, human-computer interaction professionals through newsletters, mailing list, and networking.

STC SIG - Idea Watch - Unique local special interest group of the Central Ohio chapter of STC provides resources and outreach for self-directed lifelong learners.

STC Special Interest Groups (STC SIGs) - The new home to the all national STC Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

STC SIG - Marketing Communication - Provides a broad range of services to marketing and public relations writers through education and networking opportunities, peer review networks, newsletters, and interaction with other other STC SIGs and professional organizations.

STC SIG - Special Needs - Provides resources, information, and support to technical communicators with special needs, and provides resources that will help technical communicators make the products they create accessible to end users with special needs. Newsletter, links.

STC SIG - Instructional Design and Learning - Group's mission is to identify and develop knowledge and practical skills for designing, developing, and implementing technical instruction in electronic and traditional classroom settings. Mail list, resource links.

STC SIG - International Technical Communication - Internationalization, localization, translation, cross-cultural communication, and technical communication worldwide are the group's focus. Site provides links to articles and abstracts, events, bibliography, newsletter.

STC SIG - Management - Group with a focus on managing technical communication projects and processes. Book group discussion list, worksheets, tip sheets, and other resources.

STC SIG - Online Information - Forum for technical communicators to share ideas and concepts related to the development and structure of online information.

STC SIG - Quality - Newsletter, FAQs, links to resources and references.

STC SIG - Single Sourcing - Single Sourcing is a way of effectively creating and reusing information. Site provides newsletter, links.

Belgium Chapter STC - Conference, events, services, chapter meetings, links

France Chapter STC - Links to educational resources, employment information, special events, writer resources.

UK Chapter STC - Resources, education programs, links, chapter meetings, job bank

Transalpine Chapter STC - Serves Albania, Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland. Provides newsletters, links, job bank, a Yahoo group message board, networking and more for its members.

Israel Chapter STC - Second largest chapter outside North America, provides newsletter, resources, chapter meetings and links.

STC European Chapters - Links to the various European chapters of the Society for Technical Communication.

New Zealand Chapter STC - Provides resources, links, newsletters, workshops, meetings and conferences for technical communicators.

Tokyo Chapter STC - Provides members and non-members technical communication workshops such as the translation workshop, technical writing workshop, localization workshop, TC seminar, and bulletin (Crosspoint). Sister chapter to Central Ohio Chapter.

Singapore Chapter STC - Provides its members and prospective non-members a forum to discuss technical communications through workshops, meetings, a Yahoo group, and networking.

Sweden Chapter STC - Located in Stockholm, this chapter provides links, resources, job bank, workshops, networking and more to its members.

India Chapter STC - Competitions, newsletter, chapter activities, useful links, articles.

Northern Illinois University Student Chapter STC - Provides networking, chapter meetings, newsletters, workshops and job banks for its members.

Cedarville University Student Chapter STC - Provides educational workshops, resources, links, networking and job banks for its members.

Iowa State University Student Chapter STC - Provides workshops, educational, networking and more for its members.

Texas Tech University Student Chapter STC - Provides meetings, book fair, job fairs, career resources and links to its members.

Oklahoma State University Student Chapter STC - Provides additional technical communication resources to OSU's undergraduate and graduate students.

Texas A&M University Student Chapter STC - Provides networking, a listserv, job bank, career resources and workshops for its members.

Utah State University STC Student Chapter - Includes news, joblinks, member directory, and other student resources.

Bowling Green State University Student Chapter STC - Provides a calendar of events; information about grants, scholarships, and awards.

Edison Community College Student Chapter STC - Provides chapter meeting information and special event listings.

North Carolina State University Student Chapter STC - Provides newsletter, meeting information, calendar of events.

Southwest Missouri State University Student Chapter STC - Provides links to writing tools, job seeking assistance, references; meeting information.

University of Washington Student Chapter STC - Provides calendar of events and scholarship information.

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Delaware Valley Chapter - Serving the medical writers and biomedical communicators of Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

European Medical Writers Association (EMWA) - Serving the needs of professional biomedical communicators with academic, industrial and journalistic affiliations.

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) - Provides support and networking for those who write, edit, or are employed in the field of biomedical communication as a teacher or as a specialist in multimedia, public relations, advertising, or marketing. Events calendar, chapter links, resources and contacts provided.

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Southwest Chapter - Serving the medical writers and biomedical communicators of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Greater Chicago Area Chapter - Serving the medical writers and biomedical communicators of the greater Chicago area.

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Northern California Chapter - Serving the medical writers and biomedical communicators of Northern California, Nevada, and Hawaii.

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Pacific Southwest Chapter - Serving the medical writers and biomedical communicators of southern California, southern Nevada, and Arizona.

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Indiana Chapter - Serving the medical writers and biomedical communicators of Indiana.

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Mid-Atlantic Chapter - Serving the medical writers and biomedical communicators of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Delaware.

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Rocky Mountain Chapter - Serving the medical writers and biomedical communicators of Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), SouthEast Chapter - Serving the medical writers and biomedical communicators of Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia.

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Northwest Chapter - Serving the needs of medical writers and biomedical communicators in the Pacific Northwest, including British Columbia, Canada, and the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.

World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) - Voluntary association of editors seeking to foster international cooperation among editors of peer-reviewed medical journals.

Medical Writing Discussion Forum - Topics can include any aspect of medical writing, including certification issues, technologies used in medical writing, style issues and specific.

Health Sciences Communications Association (HeSCA) - Provides biomedical communicators and biocommunication professionals resources, workshops and meetings, job bank, publications, and service awards.

National Association of Medical Communicators (NAMC) - Unites and supports medical journalists and communicators as they provide health information to consumers via various media, including broadcast, print and the Internet, through newsletters, conferences, links, articles, and networking.

Biotech SIG - Berkeley STC - Serving pharmaceutical and biotech documentation specialists and writers in and around Berkeley, California.

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Canada Chapter - Serving the medical writers and biomedical communicators of Canada.

BioCommunications Association (BCA) - Source of education and expertise for all users and producers of communication media in the life sciences. Includes image gallery, awards, and information on its Registered Biological Photographer (R.B.P.) program.

Rhetorical Theory discussion group - For the discussion of rhetoric. Open to teachers, students, practitioners, or the idly curious. Discussion of both pure theory and practical applications of theory.

xml-doc - A mailing list where writers, developers, product and service vendors, and others discuss the application of XML, SGML, and related technologies to structured authoring, particularly authoring of documentation for computer software and hardware

Yahoo Groups - Technical Writing - Choose from over 15 discussion groups and mailing lists directly related to technical writing.

RoboLIST Mailing List Archives - Searchable archive of articles from the RoboLIST mailing list.

TECHWR-L Mailing List Archives - Searchable archive of the forum for discussion of technical communication topics.

austechwriter - Australian Technical Writers - A free on-line forum and announcement service for technical writers.

Montreal Technical Writers Forum - mtl_techwriter is a place to discuss issues relating to the technical writing profession and everything else in between. While the membership might weigh heavily with Montreal/Quebec based writers, anyone can join in on the discussion, regardless of where they are from.

Tech-shoret - An e-mail forum or mailing list intended primarily for technical writers in Israel. The list is sponsored by TIUD LTD, www.tiud.com

Writers Write: Technical Writing Message Board - A forum for the online community of technical writers, and persons breaking into technical writing.

Manual-Forum - Forum for discussing the quality of user manuals. Features over 20 different discussions of interest to technical writers, technical communicators, translators and endusers.

TechWriter's Home Internet Portal - A technical writing portal of links and resources written in German (für Technische Redakteure und Übersetzer) and English (for technical writers).

For Technical Writing Students - Links to general resources, resumes, letters & memorandums, proposals, oral presentations, newsletters, professorial & text links, HTML primers, fonts, graphics.

Internet Resources for Technical Communicators - Keith Stoyle's annotated collection of links for technical communicators.

Sharon's Technical Writer Reference Page - A collection of annotated links for technical writers - style guides, dictionaries, html, writer's information, writing sites, graphics, and jobs.

Technical Communicators Resource Site - Created by Duncan Kent & Associates Ltd. as a comprehensive resource for developers of policy and procedure manuals, user guides and online help systems, and web publications.

WorldWideLinks.net - The Technical Writer's Resource - An ad-free, one-page resource for communications professionals, writing contractors, and technical documentation specialists.

klarified - Specialist monthly newsletter for technical authors, focuses on technical writing, content development and online Help. Includes product reviews, events and product releases.

AdCopywriting.com - Free in-depth tutorials teaching how to copywrite - plus the offer of copywriting services.

Advertising Copywriting - Archive of articles by Ajit Kuriakose Varghese.

Ad Writing Newsletter - The Internet Ad Writing Ezine teaches how to write Internet ads that get results.

The Write Stuff - Tips and tricks for copywriters and would be writers.

Before & After Makeovers - Learn advanced copywriting skills free by studying 8 before-and-after makeovers of a Web page, sales letter, brochure, media release, seminar flyer, self-introductions, partnership proposal and business bios.

How to Write Persuasive Advertisements - Overview of persuasion in copywriting, marketing, and sales. Includes "power words" and insights into the psychology of advertising.

Pandecta Magazine - A guide to writing effective sales copy specifically for the Internet audience.

Writing Words That Sell - Andy Brocklehurst gives his 12 step method for writing advertisements that sell.

Swipe Your Way to Copywriting Success - Use what is called a swipe file to aid you in writing good ads.

WebPageCopy.co.uk - Short article with copywriting tips.

Copywriting Basics - From the Small Business Exchange.

Copywriting - Learn the nuts-and-bolts of writing copy. From advertising to annual reports, words get your message across. Find out how to put together words in just the right way to get the response you desire.

How To Get Started As A Copywriter Or Business Writer - Article by Jim Heath just for people who want to know how to become copywriters or business writers.

WalterBurek: Words at Work - E-zine of advice and information about writing that works. Articles on writing, creativity, marketing communications, the English language. Changes bimonthly.

CornerBarPR - Articles, news, contacts and chat for PR professionals.

Copywriting Site - Tips and information about writing copy that sells.

In Search of Elusive Metaphors - The Art of Travel Writing. Article by Mark Mardon.

PressTrips.com - For travel journalists seeking press trips and editorial material. Includes free listings for travel media in our editorial placement/press trips newsletter.

Travel Writing for Fun and Profit - Travel Writing for Fun and Profit, an article by Phil Philcox.

Travelwriters.com - The mission of this site is to be an up to date source of market information, tips on improving your writing, and a guide to the best resources for travel writers on the net.

Travel Writing - Archive of markets, resources, feature article and a message board. Inspiration for travelling scribes. By Kim Applegate at Suite101.com.

The Insider Secrets of Freelance Travel Writing - Learn how to travel the world for free as a published travel writer and how to produce compelling travel writing that editors will pay you to publish.

Travelwriter Marketletter - Monthly newsletter for those in the competitive field of travel writing.

Wanderlust Writers - A group for travelers who like to write about their journeys. Post links to your writings about travel.

Travellady Magazine - "Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about Travel Writing" article by Madelyn Miller.

Travel Info Exchange - All about travel information: how to get it, judge its quality, price it, write it, picture it, design it, update it, and communicate it to travelers. How to write a travel guide, resources and an email discussion.

Philip Greenspun's Travel Writing Career - "How I got started as a Travel Writer", article by Philip Greenspun.

Travel Media Association of Canada - A professional, membership-based, non-profit organization of travel writers, broadcasters and industry personnel.

00AandEsTravelWriter - How to make a living as a travel writer. Writing discussions and tips. Finding markets that pay. Small email list.

Media Kitty - Online information exchange uniting top working journalists and PR professionals in travel and tourism worldwide.

Offbeat Trips - Travel writing course revealing insight into freelance travel writing and travel journalism, encompassing writing, photography, sponsorship and marketing. Australia.

Travelwriters UK - A resource for professional travel writers and travel editors.

A+ Research and Writing - Resources for college and high school students, including a step by step guide for researching and writing a paper. From the Internet Public Library.

Student's Guide to WWW Research - A guide to web research and web page evaluation strategies for first year rhetoric and composition students.

Modern Language Association Documentation - This online guide, based on MLA-style documentation forms, provides instruction on basic research techniques, paper formatting, and numerous examples of proper (MLA-based) citations for various kinds of resources.

Research on the Internet - Ohio University's CALL Lab offers information on research on the internet, evaluating information, and citation guidelines.

Researchpaper.com - Site for term paper topics and ideas, plus writing assistance for term papers and research reports.

How to Organize a Research Paper and Document It with MLA Citations - This site includes links to popular research sites, offers suggestions concerning outlining material and documenting references, and illustrates the Modern Language Association citation format.

Allexperts Essay and Term Paper Help - Volunteer experts answer your questions about writing proper essays and research papers. We can't write it for you, but we'll tell you figure out the hard parts! A free public service.

Rookie Research Guide - Guide for writing research papers, addresses documentation, the research process, sample papers and helpful aids in writing papers.

A Research Guide for Students - Library research guide on writing research paper, footnotes, endnotes, parenthetical references, and bibliography using MLA style documentation. Numerous examples given including Internet citations.

Writing A Summary - How to write a summary paper for the collegiate level. An excerpt from the book, "Reaching Across the Curriculum."

Internet Guides - Instruction for using Internet resources: Web searching, creating Web pages, and links to other ways to find information provided via the Internet. From the Teaching Library at UC Berkeley.

MLA Style and Documentation - Guidelines and examples for current MLA procedures. First page format, presenting quotations, and citing books, websites, and nonprint sources.

A Research Guide for Students - How to write a report, format it and use a style guide.

Research Bee - Helps students with their research projects. Tools such as bibliography generator and topic generator.

Term Paper Help - A step-by-step reference guide to writing high school term (research) papers. All terms are defined in context and the examples are taken from the Simpsons.

Columbia Guide to Online Style - Features elements of citation, documentation of Sources in the text and information on preparing the bibliographic material.

Citation Style Guides - Links to guidelines for citing various electronic resources.

How to Cite Electronic Documents - Recommendations for using the APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.

Citing Electronic Information in History Papers - Guide to citing electronic information written by Maurice Crouse.

ISI ResearchSoft - Makers of software products for managing references and formatting bibliographies.

Citation Style Guides - Features APA, MLA, Turabian, Chicago and electronic citation guides. Also explains how to cite sources avoiding plagiarism.

EasyBib.com - Automatically formats, alphabetize, and prints bibliographies for free.

Sources, Their Use and Acknowledgement - Dartmouth College's sources website with information on citing sources, example citations, and useful resources.

Bibliographic References to Electronic Documents - Excerpts from International Standard ISO 690-2 part 2, revealing bibliographic references for electronic documents or parts thereof.

The Importance of Citing References - Research article describing how to cite references and avoiding plagiarism.

APA and MLA Writing Styles and Formats - Features samples, tutorial and resources helping in research and citation.

Internet Citation Guides - Web-based bibliography of citation styles, including APA (American Psychological Association), CBE (Council of Biology Editors), Chicago, MLA (Modern Language Association), Turabian, APSA, and NLM.

How to Cite Information From the WWW - A brief introduction from the American Psychological Association.

APA Publication Manual Crib Sheet - Provides a summary of rules from the APA Publication Manual.

Karla's Guide to Citation Guides - Annotated collection of links to the best citation guides on the Internet, especially citation from the Internet. APA, Chicago, MLA, CBE, and legal citation.

Amy's Guide to MLA Documentation - Advice on how to document research using the MLA Handbook, Fourth Edition, 1995. Examples are either original or borrowed from the MLA Handbook.

Citation Builders - Personal list from Alan Bailin, Instructional Design & Support Specialist at the Newman Library, Baruch College.

Letters, Letter-Writing and Other Intimate Discourse - A directory of letter writing sites: learn to write letters or read other letters.

LoveLetters.com - The love-lorn can write love letters online, as well as get advice about writing love letters; they also offer love letter paraphanalia.

Inky Trails - Building friendships, one letter at a time. Magazine about writing, journaling, penpals, travel and friendships.

Eight or Nine Wise Words About Letter Writing - How to begin, go on with and end a letter. By Charles Dodgson.

Personal Essay at Suite101.com - Writing about oneself and one's own experiences is probably one of the most painful thing to do. It acknowledges what the writer can and can not do, and what his fears and weaknesses are as a person.

Hints on Writing Love Letters - Advice on writing love letters and on marriage from an 1886 writing manual.

Letters from Homeroom - Read letters passed between girls in homeroom class, listen to the audio, or watch the video.

Write Away - Writes complaint letters and personal thank you notes. Describes services, rates, and company information.

Instant Home Writing Kit - Writing help toolkit for home, business, and school. Offers writing tips and downloadable templates for personal and business letters, resume and CVs, essays, term papers, and business reports.

LetterRep.com - Sample letters to copy, paste, edit and print or use our site to send your letter as snail-mail. Choose a font and stationary.

Letter and Paper Arts - In the age of technology, we often forget the beauty of handcrafted papers, especially those utilizing the letter as an art form. Explores various methods such as calligraphy, stamping, stenciling as well as computer generated letter arts on paper.

Greeting Card Writing - Specializing in greeting card writing, writer Sandra Louden's online tips to write verse, design, poetry, occasions, and holidays.

Greeting Card Association - Represents leading greeting card publishers and suppliers to the greeting card industry. Includes resources and contacts.

How to Write For Greeting Cards - Seven tips on how to create appropriate verse for cards. Writers new to the greeting card market often make common mistakes. Writing submissions can be sent to this site for possible purchase.

Using the Internet to Crack the Greeting Card Market - The Internet offers a great opportunity for writers of greeting card verse to stay on top of trends.

Writers Write: Greeting Cards - Message board for writers, links to publishers and news.

Magazine Writers' Network - Network for magazine writers that offers writers' guidelines, feature articles, and online classes.

MagazineWriting.com - Magazine writing instruction and motivation. Online courses designed to help aspiring magazine writers learn and develop the skills needed to get published.

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