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With social media connecting us to more people globally, technical writing was sure to follow the same path. What does it take to be a global technical writer? How much the global clients need and what they need has to be clearly defined. The key will be in understanding the local culture and language. But …

The cloud (virtual software service) and mobile devices are now being used more and more as a means to provide users easier access to documentation and training. What does that mean for Technical Writers? It means more opportunities, work, imagination, and knowledge, More opportunities will exist for the Technical Writer to become involved in working …

If you are currently employed: begin to write even if it is about a simple process or procedure that you perform daily. write about your job and what the requirements are for that position. write about all your daily tasks and how long it takes to perform the job. This is a good way to …

Here are some of the words starting with the letter G that we can use to describe a highly effective speaker. See which ones you resonate with, and then let me know if you can think of others. Gracious. I know it sounds obvious, but when we are speaking we often become terribly self-focused. Instead …

We continue with our alphabet of terms for great speaking. Focus. When we speak in a focused way, all our energy works toward the same end–getting our message across. Our thoughts, our words, and our bodies all work together to send a unified, cohesive message. When we are in this particular state, words tend to …

Lots of questions have been asked as to whether or not you need formal training to be a Technical Writer. Personally, I feel the answer is yes. You need to have some kind of training or degree, whether it is a degree in journalism or a certificate in Business Writing, or a degree in English …

If you follow this blog you know we are working our way through the alphabet, selecting words for each letter that embody different aspects of speaking and presenting. We have made our way to the letter “E.” Energy. We all know how important energy is; too much and you feel like a nervous wreck, speaking …