about me

Need a writer?
Let me assist. It's my aim to improve your writing, wherever it appears—on the web, in your company newsletter, a training manual, your policy and procedure online system, an employee handbook, your online help, software documentation, a getting/started implementation guide, a web strategy or what-have-you. If you need assistance organizing, planning, or writing a document of importance, let me help.

What can I do for you?
Meet with me and we'll discuss your documentation needs. I can give you an estimate on the cost to complete your task, and then I'll take you through a step-by-step process to ensure that with us working together, your documentation needs get met. Your writing tasks might be as simple as modifying passive web content to a more active voice, making recommendations on your web content, revising said web content, designing and writing online help, designing and writing policies and procedures, creating brochures explaining the benefits of working with your company, etc., The list is probably endless. The important point is that it might be worth meeting with me to see if I can be of service to you, and your organization.

Remember, how your documentation appears does leave a lasting imprint on your customer. It's similar to first impressions. They last, no matter what anybody tells you. Ensure the impression created by your documentation, is the best possible for you and your organization. Call me for more information. 604.521.5767

Job titles
In today's world, the job titles vary. Over the past few years I've fallen under the headings of Technical Writing Manager, Web Editor, Business Analyst, Documentation Specialist, Newsletter Editor and Writer, Web Content Specialist, Web Strategizer, etc., It all comes down to whether I can improve your writing-wherever it appears. I have numerous writing samples for you to peruse and plenty of ideas to re-arrange your paradigm in regards to your writing. Let's meet and talk about it.

Previous writing stints

	*Technical Writing Manager for Maddocks Systems Inc., where I managed French/English translation, wrote the documentation for 50+ newly created software programs, created 'how do I' style questions and answers to assist new users, maintained all online documentation, and edited press releases
	*Web Editor for the WCB (Workers' Compensation Board) of BC. Re-designed intranet, brought print-based newsletters online
	*Web Editor for the TechBC website
	*Staff writer for Coast Lines, STC Vancouver chapter newsletter
	*Website design and maintenance for local companies

 

Software familiarity

There are so many different types of software you can use in writing. Here are a few I'm well versed in:

	*Robohelp (used in creating and maintaining online help systems) in either the Winhelp or HTML Help styles
	*Forehelp (a previous competitor of Robohelp)
	*Framemaker (used in creating large-scale documentation such as manuals and books)
	*Microsoft Word (still a favourite for many organizations because of ease of use)
	*Adobe Acrobat (used in creating PDF [portable document files] for use either internally, and/or to be posted on the intranet/internet
	*Dreamweaver (used in creating and maintaining websites)
	*Fireworks (used in modifying photos/images for use in websites)
	*SnagIt (a screen shot capture software)

View my online portfolio or contact Dianne Moscrip by phone at (604) 521-5767 or e-mail me at dynamic for more information.

Over the past few years Dynamic has concentrated on the following areas: