SuiteU Course - Becoming a Technical Writer

Technical writers have been around for a long time. In some ways, you can even look upon the illuminated manuscripts from medieval times as early technical writing! I mean, they do instruct the faithful in the mysteries of establishing the Kingdom of Heaven on earth or failing that, how to find enough salvation to convince St. Peter let you past the "Pearly Gates."

However, the job title of technical writer has only existed since the late '70s or early '80s. Until then, the programmers who coded the software or the engineers who designed the products wrote most of the documentation.

As technology has become more complex and abundant, the need for people who can understand and explain the operation of software, hardware or other equipment has grown explosively also. Today, the employment outlook for technical writers continues to be excellent in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan and in other countries experiencing industrial and technological growth.

If you are a writer and have an interest in technology, you may want to take a look at this rapidly expanding field. The reverse is also true. A technical background and a flair for writing are still good attributes for those seeking to gain entry to technical communication. Hey, there is even a shortage of good technical writers!

One of the attractions of this exciting field is that you can actually make a good living as a writer while you exercise and hone your talents in preparation to writing your literary masterpiece or million-dollar bestseller. Technical writing-like journalism and advertising or marketing copy writing keeps you writing. After all, a writer must somehow write!

Anyone with a passion for writing and a background or interest in technology will benefit from Becoming a Technical Writer.

Thus, the following people who wish to learn more about technical writing as a profession and how to break into the field should profit from this course:

• Aspiring creative writers who need to make a living
• Technology professionals with a flair for writing
• Students and recent college graduates seeking an exciting career
• Those looking for a mid-life (or older) career change

Becoming a Technical Writer is a course about how to become a technical writer. It is not a course designed to teach you how to write like a technical communicator. You should take college courses in technical writing or study books on this type of writing if you wish to learn more about the mechanics of style and syntax used in technical writing. Some staffing agencies also offer classes in writing development for aspiring technical communicators.

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