Technical writer, journalist and author
Rice University today enjoys a strong academic reputation and a premier location near the Texas Medical Center and Hermann Park. In 2012, the university celebrated its centennial, and to see the university’s growth and development is an interesting story. William…
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You’ve written your document. Now it’s time for others to review it. What things should your reviewers be looking for? The seven most common questions about editing checklists and their answers are. 1. What is an editing checklist? An editing checklist…
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When one looks at the state Capitol building in Austin, there is of course much to see and admire. Perhaps the most striking feature is the Goddess of Liberty statue that sits atop the Capitol. Workers created the statue with…
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Some years ago, I was asked to lead an effort to revise and republish a web site for a chapter of a professional education organization. We got it done, and even won an award for it in a public relations…
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Carrie Nation wasn’t the type of lady you’d invite to your after-work happy hour celebrations. She was a temperance leader who could express her displeasure with verse, song, and a hatchet. Her two periods as a Texas resident preceded her temperance…
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Writing and publishing an e-book is so easy today, literally anyone could do it—and they do. First-time authors are publishing and selling their work, positioning themselves in the marketplace. Books that have been out of print are coming back as…
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With Memorial Day weekend approaching, it’s appropriate to remember those who served and sacrificed for our nation. Many are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Some are buried at the Texas State Cemetery, which has been called the “Arlington of Texas.”…
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When writing a document, you can either send it out for review, solicit feedback, and expect everyone on the team to return their comments to you by a given time. A documentation review meeting, however, gives everyone a chance to…
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In the northeast corner of the Huntsville Unit (also known as the Walls Unit because of its tall, red brick walls), sits the execution chamber. For many years, Death Row inmates met a shocking fate there thanks to an electric chair…
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When it comes to managing publications, editors and publishers develop and rely on editorial calendars to help them be successful. Yet many people don’t know what an editorial calendar is, much less how it can be useful. Some common questions…
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