Articles related to "Technical Writer"
Respecting Technical Writers
Respect is important for any profession. Technical Writers deserve respect too, especially from each other.
respect • technical writers • technical writing • documentation
Respect is important for any profession. Technical Writers deserve respect too, especially from each other.
respect • technical writers • technical writing • documentation
Beginning a Career as a Good Technical Writer
What does it take to become a good technical writer? Read this article and see what you need to know.
career • technical writer • writing • knowledge • computer
What does it take to become a good technical writer? Read this article and see what you need to know.
career • technical writer • writing • knowledge • computer
SuiteU Course - Becoming a Technical Writer
Technical writing—like journalism and advertising or marketing copy writing keeps the would-be creative writer writing. After all, there is an old saying that reminds us that "writers write." Anyone with a passion for writing and a background or interest in technology will benefit from the Suite University course, <i>Becoming a Technical Writer</i>.
becoming a technical writer • breaking into technical writing • technical writing • technical writer • technical writing course
Technical writing—like journalism and advertising or marketing copy writing keeps the would-be creative writer writing. After all, there is an old saying that reminds us that "writers write." Anyone with a passion for writing and a background or interest in technology will benefit from the Suite University course, <i>Becoming a Technical Writer</i>.
becoming a technical writer • breaking into technical writing • technical writing • technical writer • technical writing course
Getting a Job as a Technical Writer
Like anyone else, writers have to earn enough to pay the bills... so when sifting through the "writers wanted" ads, don't overlook technical writing jobs.
technical writer • technical writing jobs • freelance writer jobs • writing jobs • writers wanted
Like anyone else, writers have to earn enough to pay the bills... so when sifting through the "writers wanted" ads, don't overlook technical writing jobs.
technical writer • technical writing jobs • freelance writer jobs • writing jobs • writers wanted
What is a Freelance Technical Writer?
Technical writing (sometimes shortened to tech writing) can be a lucrative source of income for freelance writers but what does it involve?
freelance technical writing • technical writing jobs • freelance technical writer • technical writer • technical writing
Technical writing (sometimes shortened to tech writing) can be a lucrative source of income for freelance writers but what does it involve?
freelance technical writing • technical writing jobs • freelance technical writer • technical writer • technical writing
A Three-Step Plan to Becoming a Technical Writer
Tanja Rosteck is the president of Words4Nerds, providing technical writing and information design services to high-tech small businesses. Her own foray in technical writing began after several years in technical support management, network administration, IT training, and tech support. Visit us online at http://www.words4nerds.com.
technical writing • getting started in tech writing • resume • cv • job placement
Tanja Rosteck is the president of Words4Nerds, providing technical writing and information design services to high-tech small businesses. Her own foray in technical writing began after several years in technical support management, network administration, IT training, and tech support. Visit us online at http://www.words4nerds.com.
technical writing • getting started in tech writing • resume • cv • job placement
Documentation Lifecycle
See the document lifecycle Vicki uses as a map each time she starts a new project.
document • lifecycle • documentation • flowchart • technical writing
See the document lifecycle Vicki uses as a map each time she starts a new project.
document • lifecycle • documentation • flowchart • technical writing
Fat Free Writing - Part Two
Second article in the Fat Free Writing Series
fat • free • writing • technical • writer
Second article in the Fat Free Writing Series
fat • free • writing • technical • writer
How I Became a Technical Writer
How does one become a technical writer? As I gradually assume the reigns of this topic. I will use this as an introduction to whom I am and how I became a technical writer.
technical writing • manuals • documentation • qualifications
How does one become a technical writer? As I gradually assume the reigns of this topic. I will use this as an introduction to whom I am and how I became a technical writer.
technical writing • manuals • documentation • qualifications
How to Become a Freelance Web Writer
Freelance writers have plenty of freelance writing jobs to choose from online. A Web writer can find work as a technical writer, freelance copywriter and more.
web copywriter • business writer • technical writer • freelance technical writer • business writers
Freelance writers have plenty of freelance writing jobs to choose from online. A Web writer can find work as a technical writer, freelance copywriter and more.
web copywriter • business writer • technical writer • freelance technical writer • business writers
How to Give Great Directions
Can you give good directions? Read this article and see if you think like your user.
documentation • technical writing • writing directions • technical writer • advice
Can you give good directions? Read this article and see if you think like your user.
documentation • technical writing • writing directions • technical writer • advice
How to Tell if You Have What it Takes to be a Technical Writer
Or, the list of skills you REALLY need to be a technical writer. Vicki gives you some insight into an article written long ago that made a significant impact on her as a technical writer.
technical writer • skills • programmers • documentation • technical skills
Or, the list of skills you REALLY need to be a technical writer. Vicki gives you some insight into an article written long ago that made a significant impact on her as a technical writer.
technical writer • skills • programmers • documentation • technical skills
How to Work as an Off-Site Technical Writer
Vicki gives you some inside tips on turning an on-site technical writing gig into an off-site one.
technical writer • documentation • off-site • on-site • writer
Vicki gives you some inside tips on turning an on-site technical writing gig into an off-site one.
technical writer • documentation • off-site • on-site • writer
QUESTION: Programming knowledge for Technical Writers?
Vicki answers a question about computer programming knowledge for technical writers and which books and programs to know for current technology needs.
question • answer • computer program • programming • technical writer
Vicki answers a question about computer programming knowledge for technical writers and which books and programs to know for current technology needs.
question • answer • computer program • programming • technical writer
Tips for Technical Writers
Jeff Hanvey offers 10 "Must Know" tips to new technical writers.
technical writer • technical writing • tech writing • writing • deadlines
Jeff Hanvey offers 10 "Must Know" tips to new technical writers.
technical writer • technical writing • tech writing • writing • deadlines
Seek Out Freelance Technical Writing Jobs
Freelance technical writing is a wide-open field for writers - but what technical writing jobs are available? Are special qualifications needed for business writing?
freelance technical writing • technical writing jobs • technical writing job • freelance writer wanted • business writing courses
Freelance technical writing is a wide-open field for writers - but what technical writing jobs are available? Are special qualifications needed for business writing?
freelance technical writing • technical writing jobs • technical writing job • freelance writer wanted • business writing courses
Fat Free Writing - Part Three
Last article in the Fat Free Writing Series.
grammar • punctuation • fat • free • writing
Last article in the Fat Free Writing Series.
grammar • punctuation • fat • free • writing
RoboTechnical Writer
RoboTechnical Writer to the Rescue! What are the prime directives for a technical writer? Find out here.
prime directives • robo • success • grammar • mechanics of writing
RoboTechnical Writer to the Rescue! What are the prime directives for a technical writer? Find out here.
prime directives • robo • success • grammar • mechanics of writing
Welcome to Technical Writing
Welcome letter to all readers of the Technical Writing Page.
technical • writing • information • background • computer science
Welcome letter to all readers of the Technical Writing Page.
technical • writing • information • background • computer science
QUESTION: Advice about Technical Writing
Vicki gives advice about becoming a technical writer, getting education, and creating writing samples.
documentation • advice • technical writing • tech writer • degree
Vicki gives advice about becoming a technical writer, getting education, and creating writing samples.
documentation • advice • technical writing • tech writer • degree
Writing Careers
Writers can build successful careers as journalists, grant writers, technical writers, copy writers, public relations professionals, or academic writers.
academic writers • public relations writing jobs • journalism • advertising writing • copy writing jobs
Writers can build successful careers as journalists, grant writers, technical writers, copy writers, public relations professionals, or academic writers.
academic writers • public relations writing jobs • journalism • advertising writing • copy writing jobs
Software Documentation and Software Processes
Edward B. Toupin is a freelance consultant living in Las Vegas. He used his Mathematics/Computer Science degrees as a Software Engineer for 10 years and now does technical writing and Web development for various companies in New York and Las Vegas. Edward provides quality Web site design and development, editing, writing, document design and planning, and e-book publishing services to local and distant clients. You can visit his Web site at http://www.toupin.com or contact him at etoupin@toupin.com. For information on the latest e-books, contact publish@toupin.com.
documentation • software development • life cycle • requirements analysis • function specification
Edward B. Toupin is a freelance consultant living in Las Vegas. He used his Mathematics/Computer Science degrees as a Software Engineer for 10 years and now does technical writing and Web development for various companies in New York and Las Vegas. Edward provides quality Web site design and development, editing, writing, document design and planning, and e-book publishing services to local and distant clients. You can visit his Web site at http://www.toupin.com or contact him at etoupin@toupin.com. For information on the latest e-books, contact publish@toupin.com.
documentation • software development • life cycle • requirements analysis • function specification
Book Review - The User Manual Manual
Another book from Michael Bremer for technical writers. Find out why this book is a "must read" for writers who are developing software user manuals.
documentation • the user manual manual • michael bremer • vicki m. taylor • technical writer
Another book from Michael Bremer for technical writers. Find out why this book is a "must read" for writers who are developing software user manuals.
documentation • the user manual manual • michael bremer • vicki m. taylor • technical writer
Building a Writing Portfolio
With no experience, you can't get the job. With no job, you can't get the experience. Break the cycle with a professional portfolio to showcase your writing skills.
breaking into writing • writing portfolios • writing samples • getting a writing job • advice for new technical writers
With no experience, you can't get the job. With no job, you can't get the experience. Break the cycle with a professional portfolio to showcase your writing skills.
breaking into writing • writing portfolios • writing samples • getting a writing job • advice for new technical writers
Fat Free Writing Series - Part One
First article of a series that helps you communicate useful information clearly without ambiguity.
technical • writing • fatty • fat-free • documentation
First article of a series that helps you communicate useful information clearly without ambiguity.
technical • writing • fatty • fat-free • documentation
How to Figure Document Development Time
Ever wonder how technical writers figure out the time it takes to create a manual? This articles explains the whole mystery.
documentation • figuring development time • development • document development time • technical writer
Ever wonder how technical writers figure out the time it takes to create a manual? This articles explains the whole mystery.
documentation • figuring development time • development • document development time • technical writer
Software Configuration Management . . . for Technical Writers
This is an excerpt from Edwards' upcoming e-guide entitled "Software Documentation: Strategies for Technical Writers." The e-guide covers the basics of software development and documentation processes to assist writers in better adapting to the rapid development environments of newer software companies. The e-guide will provide a set of templates that have proven successful.
software documentation • e-guide • technical writing • tech writer • documentation
This is an excerpt from Edwards' upcoming e-guide entitled "Software Documentation: Strategies for Technical Writers." The e-guide covers the basics of software development and documentation processes to assist writers in better adapting to the rapid development environments of newer software companies. The e-guide will provide a set of templates that have proven successful.
software documentation • e-guide • technical writing • tech writer • documentation
Technical Support Call Humor
Collection of Technical Support Humor.
technical support • humor • call center • tech support • support
Collection of Technical Support Humor.
technical support • humor • call center • tech support • support
Quick Tips in Managing Development Artifacts
Avoid duplication of efforts in the refinement of specifications and ERDs with a defined process, or perhaps a new tool, that works for your team.
enterprise wikis • dms • source control • sme • shared drives
Avoid duplication of efforts in the refinement of specifications and ERDs with a defined process, or perhaps a new tool, that works for your team.
enterprise wikis • dms • source control • sme • shared drives
Beginning a Documentation Project
Find out what Vicki considers are the do's and don'ts of starting a documentation project.
documentation • project • start • begin • rules
Find out what Vicki considers are the do's and don'ts of starting a documentation project.
documentation • project • start • begin • rules
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Tech Writers
Those longing to break into technical writing - or those wanting to employ more professional standards in their work - can go a long way by adopting these seven habits.
technical writing • writing • grammar • style • structure
Those longing to break into technical writing - or those wanting to employ more professional standards in their work - can go a long way by adopting these seven habits.
technical writing • writing • grammar • style • structure
Technical Writing Checklists
Checklists enable technical writers to verify that their documents comply with standards and are consistent and complete.
technical writing checklist • writing checklist • stc • pcs • technical writing guidelines
Checklists enable technical writers to verify that their documents comply with standards and are consistent and complete.
technical writing checklist • writing checklist • stc • pcs • technical writing guidelines
Demarchy, fifth in the ten-part series on Global Constructs
Democracy is described as the freest form of governmental intervention, but does the hybrid Demarchy offer a better alternative?
demarchy • democracy • government • globalism • globlization
Democracy is described as the freest form of governmental intervention, but does the hybrid Demarchy offer a better alternative?
demarchy • democracy • government • globalism • globlization
Global Constructs
The global society is speaking out in defense of planet earth and voicing concern through global humanitarianism efforts. This is the introduction of a ten-part series that presents ten differing ideologies concerning globalization of the planet; these reformist and innovation based constructs are presented for your review and our further discussion.
global democracy • international simultaneous policy organisation • ispo • simultaneous policy • new world order
The global society is speaking out in defense of planet earth and voicing concern through global humanitarianism efforts. This is the introduction of a ten-part series that presents ten differing ideologies concerning globalization of the planet; these reformist and innovation based constructs are presented for your review and our further discussion.
global democracy • international simultaneous policy organisation • ispo • simultaneous policy • new world order
Opportunities for Freelance Writers
Many people who dream of making a living as a freelance writer, think about journalism and writing articles. In fact there are many more types of writing around.
freelance writer • freelance writing • making a living as a freelance writer • writing articles • technical writer
Many people who dream of making a living as a freelance writer, think about journalism and writing articles. In fact there are many more types of writing around.
freelance writer • freelance writing • making a living as a freelance writer • writing articles • technical writer
Types of Technical Documents
This article describes the various types of technical documents written by Technical Writers.
documentation • document • technical writer • types of documents • addendum
This article describes the various types of technical documents written by Technical Writers.
documentation • document • technical writer • types of documents • addendum
Web vs. Print Writing
Writing instructions is a common duty of technical writers. Here are a few tips on writing concise and clear instructions for technical publications--for web and print.
writing instructions for the web versus writing fo • writing for print clear language in manual writing • being concise in writing instructions • manual • how-to
Writing instructions is a common duty of technical writers. Here are a few tips on writing concise and clear instructions for technical publications--for web and print.
writing instructions for the web versus writing fo • writing for print clear language in manual writing • being concise in writing instructions • manual • how-to
Book Review
I read the book, "UnTechnical Writing" for you and suggest you read my review. It isn't your typical technical writing book for a good reason.
technical writing • documentation • untechnical • michael bremer • review
I read the book, "UnTechnical Writing" for you and suggest you read my review. It isn't your typical technical writing book for a good reason.
technical writing • documentation • untechnical • michael bremer • review
Creative User-Manual Templates
Users enjoy products that have user-friendly and attractive user manuals.
how to create a template in ms word • creative attractive template • tips and tricks of creating template • user-friendly manual templates • formatting styles in template
Users enjoy products that have user-friendly and attractive user manuals.
how to create a template in ms word • creative attractive template • tips and tricks of creating template • user-friendly manual templates • formatting styles in template
Documentation in Projects
Retaining an audit trail is a particularly important aspect of Project Management. Failure to do so can lead to serious issues regarding accountability and project scope.
documentation • project documentation • audit trail • project manager • accountability in projects
Retaining an audit trail is a particularly important aspect of Project Management. Failure to do so can lead to serious issues regarding accountability and project scope.
documentation • project documentation • audit trail • project manager • accountability in projects
How to Transition Into a New Career
Many workers are dissatisfied with their current line of work and would like to transition into a totally new career. Here's how.
career change • changing careers • changing career • career change advice • new career
Many workers are dissatisfied with their current line of work and would like to transition into a totally new career. Here's how.
career change • changing careers • changing career • career change advice • new career
How to Write an Attention-Grabbing Cover Letter
The resume highlights the candidate's core job skills, accomplishments, and objectives. The cover letter personalizes the application. Here's how to write a good one.
cover letters • writing cover letters • job cover letters • resume cover letters • how to write a cover letter
The resume highlights the candidate's core job skills, accomplishments, and objectives. The cover letter personalizes the application. Here's how to write a good one.
cover letters • writing cover letters • job cover letters • resume cover letters • how to write a cover letter
Mignon Fogarty Podcaster & Author
The founder and managing director of the Quick and Dirty Tips Networks talks to suite101.com about her work and her philosophy on learning.
grammar girl's quick and dirty tips for better wri • mignon fogarty • quick and dirty tips website • interview • tips on writing
The founder and managing director of the Quick and Dirty Tips Networks talks to suite101.com about her work and her philosophy on learning.
grammar girl's quick and dirty tips for better wri • mignon fogarty • quick and dirty tips website • interview • tips on writing
Style Guides
Vicki starts a multi-part series on Style Guides.
documentation • technical writing • styles • style guides • manual guides
Vicki starts a multi-part series on Style Guides.
documentation • technical writing • styles • style guides • manual guides
Cover Letter Samples
The resume highlights the candidate's accomplishments, job skills, and objectives. The cover letter personalizes the application. Here are some examples.
cover letters samples • cover letter sample • resume cover letter samples • cover letter samples • cover letter examples
The resume highlights the candidate's accomplishments, job skills, and objectives. The cover letter personalizes the application. Here are some examples.
cover letters samples • cover letter sample • resume cover letter samples • cover letter samples • cover letter examples
The City of Ember Author: Jeanne DuPrau
Interview with children's author Jeanne DuPrau. She discusses the craft of writing and offers tips and advice to others. Also a review of her book "City of Ember", "The People of Sparks", written by Sue Reichard
"city of ember" • jeanne duprau • writing for children' • writing tips • writing advice
Interview with children's author Jeanne DuPrau. She discusses the craft of writing and offers tips and advice to others. Also a review of her book "City of Ember", "The People of Sparks", written by Sue Reichard
"city of ember" • jeanne duprau • writing for children' • writing tips • writing advice
Consistent Word Use in Technical Communication
In technical writing, consistent word use reinforces understanding, helping end users complete tasks more quickly and helping technical authors update docs more easily.
technical communication • technical writing • tech writing • technical publication • technical documents
In technical writing, consistent word use reinforces understanding, helping end users complete tasks more quickly and helping technical authors update docs more easily.
technical communication • technical writing • tech writing • technical publication • technical documents
How to Hire a Freelance Writer
Finding a freelance writer is relatively easy - the challenge is finding the right one. This article offers tips for ensuring a successful match of writer and project.
hiring freelance writer • freelance writer • where to find freelance writer • how to choose • right writer
Finding a freelance writer is relatively easy - the challenge is finding the right one. This article offers tips for ensuring a successful match of writer and project.
hiring freelance writer • freelance writer • where to find freelance writer • how to choose • right writer
Make Money with Tech Writing
Want to achieve financial independence with freelance jobs? Working at home with tech writing can be extremely lucrative, and there's a huge market for the skill.
make money with tech writing • tech writing • technical writing • freelance writing • freelance writing jobs
Want to achieve financial independence with freelance jobs? Working at home with tech writing can be extremely lucrative, and there's a huge market for the skill.
make money with tech writing • tech writing • technical writing • freelance writing • freelance writing jobs
Mentoring
Jeff Haney is back giving some well learned advice on how to mentor a technical writer. No matter what side of the fence you're on, these tips can help.
technical writing • mentoring • document • company • style
Jeff Haney is back giving some well learned advice on how to mentor a technical writer. No matter what side of the fence you're on, these tips can help.
technical writing • mentoring • document • company • style
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