Articles

To date, Mr. Smith has written hundreds of letters and articles for dozens of trade, technical, and scientific journals as well as consumer magazines and newspapers. Here are samples of his work.

Business

Cubicle Etiquette, Intercom, Society for Technical Communication

Certifying Technical Communicators, The Editorial Eye, Editorial Experts, Inc.

The Ideal Résumé: Thorough, but User-Friendly, Intercom, Society for Technical Communication

Eleven Don'ts of Company Holiday Party Etiquette, Dateline Houston, Society for Technical Communication

11 Commandments for Business Meeting Etiquette, Intercom, Society for Technical Communication

16 Suggestions for Successful Videoconferences, Intercom, Society for Technical Communication

Exporting from Outlook, Simplified, Dateline Houston, Society for Technical Communication

Authors Promoting in Realtime, Society for Technical Communication - Louisiana

Lessons Learned on the Job Front(lines), Parade Magazine

 

Journal Management

Authorship and Guidelines, Journal Publishers, Allen Press

Smoothing and Speeding the Journal Review Process, The Editorial Eye, Editorial Experts, Inc.

 

Publishing

News for Authors: POD Isnt Quite Carte Blanche, The Editorial Eye, Editorial Experts, Inc.

Digital Photoreproduction for Documents and Books, Intercom, Society for Technical Communication

Scholarly Journals at the Crossroads: A Subversive Proposal for Electronic Publishing, CBE Views, Council of Science Editors (Book Review)

Style: Formal Attire Requested, The Editorial Eye, Editorial Experts, Inc.

Syndication, The Editorial Eye, Editorial Experts, Inc.

When Publication is a Dubious Honor, The Editorial Eye, Editorial Experts, Inc.

The Growth of Author Videos, Dateline Houston, Society for Technical Communication

 

Profiles

SPAWAR ITC Professional Displays Creative Side, New Direction, Information Technology Center, New Orleans, LA

ITC Data Architect Shares His Knowledge, New Direction, Information Technology Center, New Orleans, LA

ITC Staff Member Serves as Adjunct Faculty, New Direction, Information Technology Center, New Orleans, LA

Dinwiddie Forges Future Analysts, New Direction, Information Technology Center, New Orleans, LA

Publishing Course at UNO Founded by ITC Staff Member, New Direction, Information Technology Center, New Orleans, LA

CACI Writer Combines Vocation and Career in New Orleans, CACI Times

Mark Krasnoff, In Memoriam

Play Music with the Pros

More than an Acting School

Now or Never, Dead Mule

New Celebrity Resident, Diamondhead News

A New Home in Diamondhead, by Nancy Marchbanks at The Sun Herald

Radio Pilot, The AutoPilot

 

Film and Video

Making Scary and Ugly with Changeling FX, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

60-Second Interview with Cook Allender, Still Photographer, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Filming on Oak Street, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Education Opportunities in New Orleans Film Industry, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Grand Isle, LA—An Underused Resource, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

The Greening of the Louisiana Film Industry, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Entertainment Company Opens in New Orleans, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Film Scoring in New Orleans, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

UNO Offers Film Degrees—and Invaluable Experience, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

When People are the Location, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Holy Portable Power Source—It's the Battman!, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

City of Fountains and Carousels, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Location, Location, Location—Exploring Louisiana's Widely Diverse Landscape, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Florida Citrus Groves in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Stunt Pros Soar into Films, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Finding Your Voice with Voice-Over Artistry, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

60-Second Interview with Sam Sullivan, Script Supervisor, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

The 411 on 4:4:4—New Orleans' Newest HD Provider, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Films in the Forest with Resident David Sullivan, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Singing on the Silver Screen, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Assume the Position with Tac One Ops, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

The Cajun Coast of Hollywood South, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

From Herbal Cigarettes to Smoke Machines, Get Your Supplies at Ra Shop on Historic Oak Street, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Want to Play Music in Films? New Orleans Musicians Union Can Help Prepare You, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

A Private Screening Room . . . for the Public, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

C.C. Adcock: A Musician's Journey into Filmmaking, Film Performances, and Film Scoring, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Dressing Up with Jennifer Johnson, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

From Major League to Major Motion Pictures—A Talk with Frank Lee Wills, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

History on Display—Louisiana Film Museum Now Open in New Location, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

21st Annual New Orleans Film Festival, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Renaissance Woman Among Us—Veleka Gray Pays Her Dues, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Cajun Hell—Legacy of a Rocker, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Land of Opportunity—Documentary Screens in New Orleans, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Understanding SAG for the Extra, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

How to Get the Most Out of Extras, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Advancing Your Acting Potential, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Cameras Still Rolling in Louisiana, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Executive Producer Teaches Screenwriters How to Pitch a Movie Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Keynote Address for Film Proclamation Celebration, BayouBuzz.com

No Free Pass for Hollywood, New Orleans Times-Picayune

Real-life Horror Tests Film Industry, New Orleans Times-Picayune

Hollywood Must Start Paying Its Way Here, New Orleans Times-Picayune

Short-Term Filming, Long-Term Benefits, New Orleans Times-Picayune

Independent Studio Gets Makeover

Local Filmmaker Leaves His Mark Pre- and Post-Katrina, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Understanding the Camera and Crew, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Interview with Alex Schott, BayouBuzz.com

The Role of Extras Casting, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Interview with Tim Ryan, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

NOVAC Helps to Extend Film Fest Fare, Shutter

Child Actors, Shutter

Hollywood South Rebounding, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Coast to Coast: Gain Experience Right Here in Louisiana, Louisiana Film and Video Magazine

Greening the Silver Screen

 

Cats

Cat Care and Feeding—The Easy Way, Crazy for Kitties

Catwalk on Magazine Street, I Love Cats

Tennessee Williams Revisited, Crazy for Kitties

Little Warrior, Crazy for Kitties

Born to Be Wild—Thank You Very Much, Crazy for Kitties

Born Wild, But Willing To Change, Crazy for Kitties

Boris on My Side, Crazy for Kitties

Let the Sun Shine In, Crazy for Kitties

Singing in the Rain, Crazy for Kitties

Hambone, Crazy for Kitties

 

Hurricane Katrina-Related

Katrina's Animal Victims Still Need Help, Cat Fancy

Survival Mode, Urban Dog

Hurricane Evacuation Guest Etiquette, New Orleans Times-Picayune

Stray Pets, Crazy for Kitties

Paying it Forward—One Good Cat Deed Deserves Another, Crazy for Kitties

It's a Miracle!, Crazy for Kitties

Pinch the Sage, Crazy for Kitties

No Pet Left Behind

 

Miscellaneous

The Real Danté's Inferno

The Art of Tipping, Virtual Coffee.com, Coffee Universe

Common Grounds, Scat Magazine, Tchopshop Media

New Book Aims to Curb Bad Driving Habits, News of the South, Institute of Transportation Engineers

Pocket Guide to Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Society for Technical Communication (Book Review)

Eco-Friendly "Green" Weddings, Weddings In Style

Romance in the Mississippi Backwoods, La Plume D'Amour