In your bio, you describe yourself as a Technical Writer and Editor. In two sentences, what is it that technical writers and editors do?
Technical writers and editors, also called technical communicators, translate complex technical concepts by developing materials that are user friendly and apply to a variety of audiences. Materials vary depending on the audience and range from procedures, how-to tips, and instruction manuals to articles, training guides, and white papers.
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Jack W. Plunkett, CEO, Plunkett Research, Ltd.
AIIP Industry Silver Partner – Learn more about the Industry Partners Program here.
August 26, 2024
What’s behind the massive licensing deals that are suddenly popping up between major publishers, such as News Corp., and the largest generative AI firms, such as OpenAI? (The News Corp. OpenAI deal is said to be worth about $250 million to News Corp. for certain content rights over five years. Similar recent deals include those with Associated Press, Conde’ Nast, LeMonde and Dotdash Meredith.)
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Professional associations play a crucial role in career development, networking, and industry advancement. Given that AIIP operates internationally, local groups can form the backbone of community engagement and personalized support. Here are some ways local groups benefit both members and the broader association.
Read More →Emotional intelligence is the single most important influencing variable in personal achievement, career success, leadership, and life satisfaction. – Nelson & Low, 2011; opening slide of June Boyle’s AIIP 24 Symposium session, Emotional Intelligence for Info-Entrepreneurs.
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The AIIP 2024 Symposium – the annual conference of the Association of Independent Information Professionals – was quite privileged to have former business reporter Sarah Glova as our Keynote Speaker in St. Louis, MO.
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By Aaron Harvey
At the recent AIIP conference, I had the pleasure of attending Jennifer Burke’s keynote “Cultivating Evergreen Thought Leadership.” Jennifer’s insightful presentation drew a compelling analogy between gardening and content creation, emphasizing the importance of diverse, sustainable, and strategic content practices. Her “Content Gardening” approach highlighted the need for a balanced mix of content to establish and maintain thought leadership. Here’s a look into her innovative content strategy.
Read More →One mistake made by many infopreneurs when they start their businesses is thinking that we need to sell ourselves, our capabilities, and our services to prospective clients. We assume that, when a prospect calls us to discuss a project, our job is to convince the caller that we are the best person for the job and that we are worth what we are charging for our services. When I was first introducing myself to the market, I would emphasize my years as a library manager, my graduate degree, and membership in AIIP as being indicators of my value.
Read More →Creating and nurturing online communities are indispensable tools for info professionals. As a solopreneur and owner of a business that provides a membership option, I was excited to hear Susan Tenby give a presentation on community building at AIIP 2024 Symposium. Susan has worked in online community management for over 20 years; as the original Online Community Manager of TechSoup, she launched its community and social media presence. She has played a pivotal role in developing and growing numerous online communities, fostering connections and empowering individuals to collaborate and create positive change. I knew her talk would be perfect for me; she shared valuable strategies and insights for building effective online communities that engage members and foster meaningful interactions.
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