Comments on: Consideration Layer Model

By: Gordon McLean

Gordon McLean — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:40:59 +0000

Well the tools we use shape how we write which pushes back up the layers. If I work with, say, Author-it, I write in a certain manner, wary of re-use implications. If I write in Word I .. just write the content as I think is best.

So from the point whilst the tools SHOULDN’T be important, the reality is that they are. Hence why they get a layer, although it is the lowest of the considerations.

Another example is the system I inherited, structured framemaker which is used to produce JavaHelp AND PDFs. We have a heading style that is only used in the Javahelp to produce an in-page heading, that is a limitation of the tool and so becomes a consideration when we are writing and planning content.

By: w0

w0 — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:57:57 +0000

I’m having a hard time being convinced that tools gets its own top level entry (especially after I read your the tool is not important post). It could be placed under content or theory easily, and perhaps under audience. I can see that because it’s so broad reaching it’s valid to give it top level status, but that’s not my inclination.

I’m eager to read your subsequent posts on this topic (and I’m adding your blog to my google reader:).

By: Consideration Layer Model Writer River

Consideration Layer Model Writer River — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:51:51 +0000

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WriterRiver.com — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:43:54 +0000

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