5 Myths of Technical Writing
5 Myths of Technical Writing
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Technical writing is the shiny new toy around the block. Everyone wants to be a technical writer these days. It has a low barrier to entering the tech world. It’s easier to make a documentation contribution over. A typical technical writing gig pays well. That is a great motivator.
Let’s smash a few myths that are going around.
Technical writing and technical blogging are not the same. Blogging is a subsection of technical writing. As a technical writer, you will write guides, ebooks, blog posts, video scripts, product demos, Documentation, and more.
Technical writing has a low barrier to entry. That is true. But you also need to build a good amount of credibility by yourself before applying for gigs.
Newbies techies can start technical writing easily. I had an opportunity to talk to a few newbies who were utterly overwhelmed by this advice. As a newbie in tech, you will be learning a lot of technical jargon. Writing is a great way to comprehend and understand it. But it is too early for you to write a suggestive tutorial. The best way for you to write is to compile what you learn and publish them.
Having a Blog is enough for a portfolio. Despite having a blog, I had difficulty landing a technical writing gig. Writing a blog on different topics doesn’t sell a great message. Instead, consider compiling your work depending on the gig you are applying for. Suggest techniques and methods on how you will approach writing the blogs. Do your research and share ideas.
You should be a technical writer because you like blogging. I thought so. I went that route and came right back. Sometimes, things you enjoy should be just for fun. I write more to share knowledge and establish credibility.
What does writing for credibility look like?
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