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The latest articles, newsletters, & blog posts.
As of May 2011, the Client Guide for Index Styles and Specifications just went through a formatting makeover in an effort to streamline the process and make it even easier for clients to follow...it's more slick and interactive than ever! See more at the 'Styles...with Style!' page.
The 2010 fall/winter edition of Indexers Ink, the newsletter for the Pacific Northwest chapter of the American Society for Indexing (ASI)...Paul is the newsletter editor, and authored a couple articles in this latest edition.
Here's an interview Paul conducted with author Laura Munson, captured in a post from The Penny Farthing Commuter, the company blog, and another collaborative effort Paul organized with a group of his peers through an article from the last 2010 edition of KeyWords, the quarterly bulletin for ASI: "Part of the Indexing Pie: Q&A on Industry Entry Points"
Some of Paul's other published articles:
- "5 Critical Design Tips for Your Holiday Communications"
- "Bidding and Pricing: As Always, 'It Depends' "
- "Seattle Bookfest Takes Off!"
Be sure to visit the company's WordPress blog, The Penny Farthing Commuter, for the latest postings. You can also go to Dexter's Corner & Top Hat TV for all the lastest newsletter editions and video episodes. Be sure to check back for more updates!
Resumes available online...or receive a media kit!
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Paul's resume is available in two versions; the "subject-based version" focuses on subject specialties while the "skills & experience-based version" focuses on Paul's span of career and technical skills, in addition to work experience.
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- Intended for publishers, book packagers, & house editors: Paul's subject-based resume in electronic and print-ready formats.
- Intended for urban planning professionals, government agencies, environmental nonprofits, & similar entities: Paul's skills & experience-based resume in electronic and print-ready formats.
These resumes serve as career highlights. Additional details may be found on the other pages of this website.
This just in! The new edition of Chicago is available...no, not the musical.
The brand spankin' new 16th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style has just been released! It's available at Amazon, or you can do a price search and comparison at AddALL. Once you get a copy, there's many updates to navigate through and consider...so get a jump on it!
"The technical communicators are here!"
Yes, a colleague used to say that upon entering the room. Extensive, dynamic experience provides the framework to our technical communication services, along with a spice of creativity.
Technical communications services include:
- indexing for back-of-book and eBook content
- technical writing including comprehensive plans, land use code & policy, marketing, process documentation, abstracts, white papers, document design, usability & authoring help, to name a few
- editing at all levels of review
- information services
Visit our Topics of Experience page for details on the range of subjects covered. Our staff offers over 25 years of professional and certified technical documentation experience. We work with a wide variety of technical communication tools including Sky Index, FrameMaker, InDesign, and the complete range of Microsoft programs including Word, Publisher, Visio, and others.
Send your inquiries to Paul at: info@TopHatWordandIndex.com
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