Writer's Block

Writer's Block, issued quarterly by NIVA Inc., deals with technical writing and the business of documentation. It contains material of interest to communications specialists, including writers, editors, graphic designers, and desktop publishing operators. For inspirational light fiction, and hard-hitting facts and information, Writer's Block is your creative reference tool.

"There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and of writing."
Isaac D'Israeli (1766—1848)

	The Art of Selling Your Sales Techniques Must Fit the Product and the Times A successful marketing representative shares her secrets on proven ways to sell writing consulting services.
	First Impressions Creating the Right Image Doesn't End with the Signing of a Contract Helpful hints on how writers can create a positive first impression with clients.
	What's in a Name? A hilarious look at some overused names that keep cropping up in our everyday language.
	Write to Sell Ruth Wucherer's book on techniques writers can use to market non-fiction articles to magazines.
	Building Blocks A poem by Carolyn McKay.
	Times Seven A heart-warming farewell to one of the family.
	Communicating the Impossible Is Technology Creating Information Overload? A critical look at how information technology has created too much useless information. Weaving an Untangled Web Proper Planning of Your Web Site Will Pay Off Useful tips for setting up a top-notch Web site.
	Welcome to the Summer 1996 issue of Writer's Block