Me!
Hello,
My name is Ivan Walsh and I’m an Information Development consultant with strengths in helping people improve how they write, publish and extend their information assets.
Let’s Connect!
You can get me on Twitter @ivanwalsh, Disqus, Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn, Delicious & Google Reader.
What I do
I advise people on how to leverage their information assets and build relationships that deliver value.
About this site
I Heart Tech Docs is a popular destination for technical communicators seeking information about technical writing, content management, and career development.
Our readers include technical writers, information designers, information architects, web writers, and content managers.
How I make a 6 Figure Income as a Freelance Writer
I set an aim in 2006 to get out of 9-5 office work and become a full-time consultant.
Three years later that dream has become a reality. Today my ‘job’ is developing information products, tailored content, and providing consultancy services. I do it all from home — no more commuting!
Getting there has not been easy. It you want to follow the same path (or give it a try) take a look at some of these sites, especially Perry Marshall, Darren Rowse.
- Read the right people.
- Use the right tools
- Sell the right products.
That’s it in a nutshell.
Try the following and sign up for their newsletters.
- Adsense Writing Course
- Make Money as a Pro Blogger
- Proposal Writing Course
- Send & Receive Money Online
- Sell your Digital Products Online
- Technical Writer Tips
- Microsoft Word Tips
- Microsoft Office Templates
- Performance Plans
- Free Web Hosting with your Domain Name
- Send & Receive Money Online
- Sell Digital Products Online
- Write English with Confidence
Oh and don’t forget ChrisBrogan.com
My background
I started here in Ireland and now live next to the Temple of Heaven. One of the benefits of freelancing/consulting is that you get to travel. Sometimes you even get to see places like California, Mexico City, London and Shanghai.
Who’ve you worked for?
I’ve provided products and services to companies in the UK, US, Asia and the Middle East. Some of these you might know:
Accenture, Allied Irish Bank, Bank of Ireland, Bearing Point, DHL, Disney, Ernst and Young, IBM, Intel, LeasePlan, KPMG, NEC, Oracle, S1, Symantec, Valista, Vodaphone, Western Union
I want you to work for me!
If you’re looking for any work that can be done over the web, drop me a line. I specialize in corporate blogging, web writing, white papers, and technical documentation.
We need a writer! Can you help?
Of course! Let me know what’s involved, a little about the project, your deadlines and the technologies involved. I’ll get back to you for sure.
What tools do you use?
Quite a range.
- Audacity – for creating and editing podcasts
- Adobe FrameMaker – for technical documents, user guides, sys admin guides
- Camtasia – for screen recording, videos, tutorials and demonstrations
- DocToHelp – for web-based help and online content development
- Microsoft Visio – for technical diagrams and business process map
Other sites you run?
Here’s a partial list.
- I Heart Technical Writing
- Proposal Writing Course
- Standard Operating Procedures Tips
- Software Development Templates
- Word Tips and Tricks
Can I ask you a question?
Sure, always glad to oblige. If you have any questions about making money as a writer (starting out, salary, career opportunities, tools or whatever), developing content or working in China, drop me a line.
Can I send you an article for your site?
Please do!
I’m always looking for product reviews, opinion pieces, tips, tricks and career advice. We’ll give you back links to your site, promotion in our newsletters, RSS feeds, and other publishing channels.
How can I contact you?
Please use the form here.
Regards,
Ivan Walsh
