Message from the Editor

by Dana Dutson

Letter from the Editor Another chapter year is coming to a close, and I must say that I’m a bit relieved! We’ve had some struggles to get the newsletter out this year, but we’ve managed to publish three great issues—thanks entirely to our contributors and editors.

This issue has interesting and informative articles, including a review of the new version of FrameMaker, reflections on the definition of technical communication, and tips for using online social networks as a job search tools. Both the Fall and Winter issues had excellent articles as well, so if you missed an issue, check them out in the newsletter archives: http://www.stcrmc.org/newsletter/newsletter.htm.

Next year will bring exciting changes. The newsletter will have a new format. We’ll still have meeting reviews and articles, but they will appear in a blog. The advantages of this new format include: 

• Less wait between article submission and publication 
• More timely news updates 
• More time for newsletter staff to write articles 
• Ability to comment on articles and news items

We also hope that the new format will spur more article submissions! We’re still working out the details, but the newsletter blog will be unveiled at the beginning of the next chapter year.

We’ll also have a new managing editor next year—Benjamin Cape. After two years as part of the newsletter staff, it’s time for some fresh ideas!

I hope that you enjoy this issue.

Dana