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.

	Peer to Peer: Creative Writing workshops Every writer needs a second opinion to critique his or her work. Find out how writing workshops can help improve your writing and enable you to grow as a writer.
	Making the Grade – Managers' Tips for Performing Staff Evaluations If you are a manager of a team of writers, you know that conducting employee performance reviews can sometimes be a harrowing experience. It needn’t be — if you follow this practical advice.
	I'll Hand It to You A handful of tales on the origins of "handy" phrases.
	The End of Work Jeremy Rifkin's book on the impact of technology on work processes.
	Heavy Traffic The frustrations of a rush-hour driver are dispelled by the kindness of a stranger.
	Editing Sure Has Changed. Or Has It? An insightful look at how technology has changed the way writers and editors work.
	"Road Blocks" Impediments to understanding text.
	Welcome to the Winter 1995 issue of Writer's Block