December 10, 2008 by annegentle

I’m a Technical Writer

I browsed through the new I’m a Technical Writer site this afternoon. Does it dispel the “Is Technical Writing Boring?” myth?

Which has me asking, which picture of me should I submit? 🙂

Enjoying live music in the Live Music Capital of the world, Austin, Texas.

Playing outfield on a softball field in Austin, Texas.

Biking on the Stanley Park seawall in Vancouver, Canada at DocTrain West in 2008.

Helping my son cross a bridge in my parent’s backyard.

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I’m a Technical Writer

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