President’s Column (March, 2023)

As a Technical Communicator, it seems as though I’m always searching for information and then searching for better ways to communicate that information to readers. I suppose that it’s just the basics of our profession. But this search extends to our personal lives as well. Who hasn’t looked for guidance on how to complete a … Continue reading…

Lisa Adair Becomes STC Associate Fellow

Congratulate Lisa Adair as she recently achieved the honorary rank of STC Associate Fellow. As explained at https://www.stc.org/notebook/2023/02/03/presenting-the-2023-stc-class-of-associate-fellows/, this is the second highest rank that the Society can confer upon a member, Fellow being the highest. “This honor recognizes members for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to the arts and science of technical communication, … Continue reading…

Tricia Spayer Becomes STC Fellow

Congratulate Tricia as she recently achieved the rank of STC Fellow. Enjoy reading her citation.  Tricia Spayer Citation: For continuing service to STC through chapter and Society leadership roles, and for advocating technical communication principles in all aspects of your career and volunteer roles. See the 2023 class of STC Fellows following. Presenting the 2023 class … Continue reading…

What Color Do You Want?

If you will, come along with me on a journey in our minds. Let’s go back in time for a little while. Imagine yourself in grade school again. You’re in art class and you’re using crayons to color at a table along with some other classmates. Someone says, “Please hand me the skin color crayon.” … Continue reading…

Paulette Tiggs Is a Winner

When we held our last drawing for the winner of a $20 gift card for a contributor to Lines & Letters, Paulette Tiggs was the lucky winner.   If you submit an article for our newsletter, you are eligible to be in our drawing. Submit articles to newsletter@neostc.org. A big thank you also is in … Continue reading…

Creating Systems of Compassion (Meeting Review)

Is the way we are working today not working? That is a question that Charlotte Chang (pictured at right) tackled on Jan. 26, 2023 during an impressive Women in Agile Cleveland meeting. “Creating Systems of Compassion with Charlotte Chang” provided great food for thought from a charismatic presenter. “Look…the way we’re working isn’t working. At … Continue reading…

Commas: Rules for Use

OWL Purdue provides the following about proper use of a comma. Maybe we can all use a reminder. Extended Rules for Using Commas 1. Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of these seven coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet. 2. Use commas after introductory a) clauses, b) … Continue reading…