Editor's Message

by Alliene Turner

Alliene is a returning STC member and long-time East Bay resident.

Welcome. First of all, we need to thank Associate Editor, Joe Humbert, and editor, Susan Moxley, for helping with this edition of the Devil Mountain Views.

Guest editor, Karen Reiser, from Suite 101, helps us understand how to use "that" and "which" correctly in our writing.

This edition brings the second and final part of Steven C. Oppenheimer's article about how technical writers might transition to a more lucrative career as patent agents.

Adrienne Tange shares tips on how she and business partner Melody Brumis decided to organize the legal aspect of their business.

T. R. Girill shares how he introduced science teacher-interns to technical writing this summer.

Officer elections for 2009 will be held in October. Adrienne is running for President-Elect. See Gwaltney Mountford's article on running for this and the other positions.

Patrick Lufkin calls for entries and judges in the current Touchstone Technical Communication Competition. Hurry. Deadline is September 27.

Adrienne and Melody have outlined a series of articles for a regular column, Write on Time, about starting a technical writing business. We can look forward to their helpful information and tips in future issues of the Devil Mountain Views. Karen Reiser has agreed to share at least one more of her articles, so next edition we will learn about the correct use of "that" and "who."

As always, I am on the lookout for articles. The next DMV deadline is October 2. If you have ideas or suggestions, do not hesitate to e-mail me, Alliene Turner, at hairston.turner@gmail.com.