Technical Writing Blog

Technical writers are high-caliber professionals, often working behind the scenes to transform complex information into digestible, user-friendly documentation. Their role is pivotal in bridging the gap between intricate systems and the end-users who rely on clear instructions. However, the work of a technical writer is fraught with challenges. They must navigate access issues with busy…

The role of technical writers can be compared to that of translators, as they ‘translate’ the technical language used in the company into users’ language. Formally, it is translating from English into English, but, in fact, it is often like translating from technical jargon into an ordinary language or a language with much fewer technical…

The definition of a technical writer is the following: a technical writer is an expert that deals with technical communication and transforms complex information into clear and concise technical documentation. A technical writer creates the following types of technical documentation: user manual, user guide, release notes, API documentation, reports, reviews, web pages, specifications, etc. What…

Technical writers are the people behind orchestrating a flawless user experience alongside other teams. Where will a user go if they have questions? They could go to Support, of course, but technical documentation is step one. Users will most likely Google their query and naturally end up on your online documentation page. This sounds like…

What makes people cringe when reading technical articles? Typos would be the most common answer, I think, along with any small inconsistencies that make a text look unprofessional and untrustworthy. Proofreading is supposed to filter out such things. However, we are only humans, and a proofreader can make mistakes, too. But, how to make this…

Are you currently writing help topics from home? The chances are high that you are. Fortunately, technical writers seem to be less affected by all the wfh stuff since online help authoring tools allow working on user manuals from any place with the internet connection. And, also, some tech writers have been freelancing for a…

Soft skills are often overlooked in technical writing. People start seriously working on them only when a situation becomes dire. Like, when you realize that you are so bad at time management that this affects your career growth. Being proactive with soft skills is awesome as they can make your career journey so much easier,…

When people hear about technical writing they tend to put too much emphasis on the ‘writing’ part, which is understandable. Yes, tech writers do create a lot of written content, but in reality, their responsibilities and skills stretch far beyond that. Sometimes, in quite unexpected ways. The Most Important Skill You Can Forget About What…

How do you understand ‘time management’? We see it as being able not just to allocate the right amount of time to a variety of tasks but also be less stressed out and more productive as a result. Some people seem very busy all the time. They are always complaining that they can’t even take…

What’s more important for a technical writer – language or technical skills? This question keeps coming up in techcomm discussions. It is partly rooted in the fact that technical writing as an industry is all over the place. There are user manuals on basically everything starting from kids’ toys and ending up with rocket science…