Illuminations

Volume 4, Issue 5
September-October 2001

In this issue:

The WebWorks Publisher Workbook: Let Us Show You What's under the Hood

Why It's Not Wise to Ask Programmers to Write Your Product's Documentation

A Toast to the Most

Fall Training Schedule

Conference Buzz: Past, Present, and Future

The WebWorks Publisher Workbook: Let Us Show You What's under the Hood

Need WebWorks Publisher training, but don't have the budget for a class? Our new WebWorks Publisher Workbook offers you a self-paced introduction to WebWorks Publisher. The Workbook is for users who are new to Quadralay's WebWorks Publisher software but have basic FrameMaker skills. The workbook's exercises walk you through setting up, creating, and modifying projects in WebWorks Publisher. The Workbook also includes a CD with video clips (self-extracting video clip, 4.5 MB, 2 min., 17 sec.).

Check out the table of contents.

Go to our online order form to purchase your copies of The WebWorks Publisher Workbook and The WebWorks Publisher Cookbook.

Why It's Not Wise to Ask Programmers to Write Your Product's Documentation

We have just completed a white paper that outlines the basics of managing technical publications. The Software Development Executive's Guide to Managing Technical Publications (PDF, 348 KB, 27 pages) describes documentation deliverables and staffing options to executives who have not previously had any technical documentation responsibilities. The document also explains the importance of single sourcing (creating multiple deliverable types from one set of files), why it's a bad idea to ask your product's developers to write the documentation, and how solid documentation can save you money and provide marketing tools.

A Toast to the Most

Congratulations are in order for three Scriptorium Publishing staff members who have earned promotions:

• Alan S. Pringle has been promoted to Director, Scriptorium Press.
• Mindy J. Allport-Settle has been promoted to Director, Client Services.
• Sheila Loring has been promoted to Senior Technical Consultant.

Thanks to all for your hard work.

To learn more about our staff, visit our bio page.

Fall Training Schedule

Upcoming Classes in Research Triangle Park, NC:

Accelerated Introduction to FrameMaker: September 12-14 (One seat available)

Technical Writing 101: November 7-9

Accelerated Introduction to FrameMaker: November 12-14

Introduction to WebWorks Publisher (RTP): October 15-16

Advanced WebWorks Publisher: (RTP) October 17-18

Conference Buzz: Past, Present, and Future

Here are her presentations in PDF format:

Trouble-Free Conversion with WebWorks Publisher (PDF, 448 KB, 7 pages)

Maximizing Your FrameMaker / WebWorks Publisher Mileage (PDF, 448 KB, 5 pages)

FrameUsers Conference cancellation
Due to the cancellation of this year's FrameUsers Conference in Durham, NC, Scriptorium Publishing will now host the Introduction to WebWorks Publisher and the Advanced WebWorks Publisher preconference classes at its RTP facility. Please note that the dates for the Advanced WebWorks Publisher class have changed.

Go to our registration page to sign up for any of our classes.

TRIDOC Conference
Planning has already begun for the STC Carolina Chapter TRIDOC Conference in Research Triangle Park, NC. Sarah just happens to be the chair of the conference, and she would love your support as a volunteer.

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