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How to Get Out of Technical Writing and into Higher Paid Jobs

May 18th, 2010 · View Comments · Jobs

How do I start a career in technical writing? How do I get out of technical writing? I get asked these two questions most every week. If your career in technical writing is stalling – or you just want a fresh start – then here’s some alternative career paths. Many Technical Writers have had their [...]

How To Differentiate Yourself As A Technical Writer

January 18th, 2010 · View Comments · Books I Like, Career, How To, Productivity, Snagit, Social Media

Tom Peters says, “the value of services will continue to fall” and that the only way to survive is to differentiate yourself from the competition. Is this true? How do you as a technical writer make yourself stand out from the crowd? If you don’t, what impact could this have on your career?

Why did you choose to be a Technical Writer?

January 6th, 2010 · Comments Off · Career, India, Jobs, Salary

Why did you become a technical writer? Some move into technical writing by accident (me!) while for others it was part of their career path. I spoke to some technical writers about this recently. Here’s what I learned.

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10 Best Mistakes I Made in 2009

November 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off · Career, Technical Writing

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. If you don’t know your mistakes you’re going to repeat them. Here’s my best mistakes.

How Outsourcing Can Boost Your Tech Writing Career

November 16th, 2009 · Comments Off · Career, Freelance, Salary, Technical Writing, Tips

Image by Ivan Walsh via Flickr Most technical writers see outsourcing as a real threat. But, if you look at it from another angle, it’s one huge business opportunity.

Is a Degree In Technical Writing Worth The Effort?

November 5th, 2009 · Comments Off · Career, Google, How To, India, Jobs, Technical Writers

Do you have a degree in technical writing or technical communications? Was it worth the money? If you had a second chance, would you have chosen this or opted for another career path? One of my younger cousins has started her degree in university in Limerick, Ireland. Not the place most of us think of [...]

What’s the Highest Daily Rate You Can Get as a Technical Writer?

November 5th, 2009 · Comments Off · Career

Knowledge is power. Knowing the daily rates of others in your industry helps you negotiate fees and get a better deal. I’ve worked in the US, UK and now here in Asia and have seen a vast difference in the rates that writers work for. Some of my friends in India work for $15 per [...]

3 Ways to Turn Outsourcing to Your Advantage & Travel the World

October 26th, 2009 · Comments Off · Career, How To, India, Technical Writers

Image Chris Pirillo Outsourcing is not going to go away. Our recent Technical Writers survey showed that US companies are now outsourcing technical documentation projects big-time to India, Poland and Portugal. This is not going to change. It’s just a business decision. Feeling bad/sad/mad about it won’t change it. But what you can do is [...]

STC Increase Fees: Is the STC still value for money?

October 21st, 2009 · Comments Off · STC, Salary, Technical Writing

Sarah O’Keefe (Scriptorium) discusses STC’s new dues structure: Dues are going up; Printed publications are no longer included in basic dues; No chapter or SIG membership are included in the basic dues. She adds that while reaction is largely negative, she finds value from her STC membership and gives some examples and reasons to join/stay [...]

India Moves Up Value Chain with Large IT Projects: Steve Forbes

October 13th, 2009 · Comments Off · Career, India, Jobs

Image by Mauricio M. via Flickr Steve Forbes, CEO of Forbes, believes that India will increase its position in technology services as its software companies move up in the value chain. He said the bureaucratic procedures should be simplified to facilitate entrepreneurs. “One step – done!”

How to Get Out of Technical Writing and into Better Paid Jobs

October 5th, 2009 · View Comments · Career, India, STC

Many IT professionals, technical writers included, have seen their salaries frozen or reduced over the past 18 months. Contractors are suffering the same fate as short-term projects dry up. However, several of my colleagues have managed to move out of technical writing and into other, better paid lines of work. Here’s a roundup.

Are Daily Rates for Technical Writers Collapsing?

October 2nd, 2009 · View Comments · India, Technical Writing

Daily rates for technical writers are down to $30 per hour in some places in the Bay Area. Recent articles on other technical writing sites suggests that daily rates for technical writers is collapsing in the US, in particular the west coast, as more writers struggle to find roles that match their previous salaries.

Top 50 Technical Writers on the Web

October 1st, 2009 · View Comments · Adobe FrameMaker, Career, Dita, Freelance, India, STC, Technical Writers

I’ve made a list of the top 50 technical writers with a web presence. Some of these you might know, such as Darren Barefoot and Tom Johnson. I have also added some other writers from India, Russia and Israel to reach out to a wider audience. I’m sure there are others that I’ve missed. Let me know and I’ll update the list.