Technical Writing
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A TECHNICAL WRITER
Producing technical materials requires a unique combination of knowledge and skill. On the one hand, technical writers must be experts in their respective fields. They need to be connoisseurs of the subject matter they write. On the other hand, technical writers also need creativity to produce engaging materials beneficial to the public. Fortunately, most quality […]
6 REASONS TO HIRE A TECHNICAL GHOSTWRITER FOR YOUR COMPANY
When it comes to the tech industry, few jobs are in as high demand as the technical writer. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that by 2030, employment growth for technical writers will rise by a whopping 12%. That gives this job sector the highest growth average than any other sector in […]
TOP REASONS WHY EVERY COMPANY NEEDS TO HIRE A TECHNICAL GHOSTWRITER
Organizations invest significant resources in building products, research, and creating innovative solutions. Often, the information that emerges from these advancements involves highly technical and particularly specific content. As a result, general audiences may struggle to comprehend the valuable information presented fully. It is crucial to translate decidedly specific information into a more digestible format to […]
7 TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE BEST TECHNICAL WRITER FOR YOUR PROJECT
If you’ve ever been tasked with writing technical documents for a diverse audience, you know that it’s not as simple as it sounds. You are well versed in your area of expertise and could talk about it for days on end. But when it comes to explaining it to someone outside your field, you find […]
THE INS AND OUTS OF TECHNICAL WRITING
Technical writing is a handy tool for anyone who wants to communicate tech-related information. It is an art involving communicating information from one person or group to another so that the intended audience understands and uses the information effectively. However, the technical writing process is not complete without a skilled technical writer. One who is […]
COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES: WHY THEY MATTER WHEN WORKING WITH SMES
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are highly regarded in organizations and appreciated for their skill, experience, and expertise. If you’ve been recently assigned a technical project that involves working with a SME, you may be wondering how to get the most out of your conversation with them. Effective communication is an art, and while it seems […]
WHY TECHNICAL WRITERS NEED STRUNK & WHITE’S “THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE”
Raise your hand if you have ever heard of Strunk and White’s “The Elements of Style.” Now, raise your hand if you’ve ever used Strunk and White’s “The Elements of Style.” Finally, if you raised your hand on the second question, raise it if you have used it lately. Had the above commands been presented […]
THE TECHNICAL WRITER’S ROLE IN DOCUMENT DEVELOPMENT
If you’ve ever been charged with producing technical manuals or documents, you know how important it is to ensure that they’re written in a clear and concise manner. But what if you’re not a writer? Or what if you are just too busy to get the job done? That’s where the technical writer steps in. […]
COPYWRITER Q&A: BARBARA ADAMS SHARES TIPS AND TRICKS FOR MAKING HIGHLY TECHNICAL CONTENT ACCESSIBLE TO A BROAD AUDIENCE
Barbara Adams is an award-winning writer with more than 30 years of technical writing experience. Her portfolio includes hundreds of whitepapers, case studies, trade articles, op-eds, books, and brochures. And at TWFH, Barb is our go-to authority for all things technical. For this installment of Copywriter Q&A, Barb talked to us about the art of […]
TOP 3 REASONS WHY SMART COMPANIES HIRE TECHNICAL GHOSTWRITERS
Have you ever set up a printer in your home or downloaded software onto your laptop? Perhaps you constructed a jungle gym for your kids or took your blood glucose level with a medical monitor. If so, you likely benefited from the work of a technical ghostwriter. Some may only associate the term “ghostwriting” with […]