Technical Writing

Verbs are the action words in sentences--and are also key and vital in technical documentation. How you treat verbs can be key in translation costs as well as the understanding of your document. This piece details what you should watch for in your verbs and why.

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.

The editors at ANSER (Analytic Services) in Arlington, Virginia, have been putting together "Precision for Writers and Editors" since 1999, and are happy to share it with others via Suite101. Two of the editors, Steve Dunham and Julie Wright (who recently left the company to go to grad school full time), ...

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If any of you knew my husband, you'd understand why this poem is so important to me. For him to express himself like this is unbelieveable. He is a strong person, cynical and stoic. This is beautiful.

Microsoft Word may seem like a great option for creating documentation but Technical Writer Tanja Rosteck gives us some great reasons why we should consider using alternate resources.

Vicki starts a multi-part series on Style Guides.

RoboTechnical Writer to the Rescue! What are the prime directives for a technical writer? Find out here.

Vicki gives advice on incorporating as a writer. She uses personal experiences to show how it's worked for her.

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.