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Old 07 January 2005, 07:26 PM
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Unhappy Writing technical / instructional books

I am currently drafting an instructional booklet which I intend to market. However I am crap at writing as my grammar is terrible. I just can't make something sound professional or anything that makes much sense.

I have all the technical knowledge i need to create the booklet I just need someone to help me write it....are their people/companies that would help me do this (obviously for a fee!)?

Its so frustrating - i know what i want to write just can't get it down on paper

Any help will be greatly appreciated

Thanks
Old 07 January 2005, 07:32 PM
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Old 07 January 2005, 07:55 PM
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If Alcazar hasn't sorted you out already, you're looking for a "Technical Author".
Old 07 January 2005, 08:01 PM
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You don't say what you're writing about but make sure you're covered from a legal perspective. A friend of mine nearly didn't publish a dive manual when they realised that they had to take out liability insurance. i.e. if someone follows your instructions and gets hurt, they could sue you.....
Old 07 January 2005, 09:46 PM
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Hello

That is what I used to do for a living -- write "worked examples", training courses and technical manuals for computer products.

If you want any help, let me know.

Steve.
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