Is Lone Writing Becoming a Team Sport?    

Larbi discusses the transition—including advantages—that many lone writers face as globalization becomes more prevalent and individual consultants transform into lone writer teams.

Larbi, Nancy E. Intercom (2008). Articles>Writing>Technical Writing>Collaboration

When No One's Home: Being a Remote Writer on Distributed Teams  

Technology has permanently shifted communication, making remote interaction commonplace. Lack of face-to-face contact can be a disorienting experience for any communicator. Project teams that are spread across multiple time zones have no guarantee of successful teamwork. Are the rules different for remote teams? Integrating as technical writers on remotely distributed teams requires special behaviors. How should remote writers avoid misunderstandings? How can they produce quality documentation under these circumstances? How can they prepare to cope the next time they are thrown into a remote team situation? How would a possible best practice function?

Larbi, Nancy E. and Susan Springfield. STC Proceedings (2003). Careers>Telecommuting

When No One's Home: Being a Writer on Remote Project Teams    

Asserts that technology has made remote interaction commonplace but that lack of face-to-face contact can be disorienting. Explores rules for remote teams and special behaviors needed to integrate members on those teams.

Larbi, Nancy E. and Susan Springfield. Technical Communication Online (2004). Articles>Writing>Telecommuting>Technical Writing