#22048
A bibliography of style guides useful for technical writers.
#22026
A college degree in English, journalism, fine arts, or even technical communication does not a technical writer make. That may not seem to ring true, but spending any time at all out there in the field will quickly demonstrate the veracity of the statement. A degree is probably of greatest benefit in gaining access for an interview, and, later, in negotiating salary or bill rate although other factors will be operative in this area too. In my experience, it seems some of the truly talented technical writers I've encountered come from the engineering and marketing fields, and there have been a few 're-engineered' programmers that made the transition too. The key rests in an ability to explain technical material and processes in a concise, descriptive way, using non-technical language and eliminating the jargon. I think it's important to have a special interest or skill in writing, enjoy the writing process. Being a good wordsmith and editor certainly helps too, as does a strong vocabulary.
#22024
Information about all aspects of Technical Writing, from 'How to Break-in the field' to 'Using Color.'
#22057
A phpBB-based discussion forum for users of the Tech-Writer website.
Tech-Writer. Resources>Writing>Community Building>Technical Writing
#22043
Web Design: Define the Purpose
What's the 'mission' of your site? This is the first and, perhaps, most important question to answer before you embark on developing your site.
Tech-Writer (2001). Design>Web Design>Planning>Rhetoric
#22025
Who or What Are Technical Writers?
Perhaps the first question should be, What’s a the difference between a Technical Writer, Technical Communicator, or Document Developer? And the answer is: None, Nada, Zero, etc. The basic task remains and that is to interpret and effectively communicate technical and business-oriented information.
#22039
A press release is a (candidate) news story written by a firm for distribution to the media. The purpose of a press release varies from announcing new products, services, and business activities, to introducing the hiring of a new employee. It is not advertising in the classic sense, i.e., there is no hard sell involved although there is a more subtle intent to reach the prospective buyers.
Tech-Writer. Articles>Business Communication>Writing>Press Releases
