KB from London heard that I use Twitter to find work. Like many of us, she thought Twitter was a waste of time and ignored it. Maybe we can change her mind. How I use Twitter to find technical writing work Here’s how I use it. Create a twitter account for your business. Add a […]
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Kai raised an interesting point about which skill (writing/technical) takes longer to master. Knowing how to structure and present information to users? Or knowing how to use a product or application? That got me thinking. If you want to make money as a technical writer, which area should you focus on? Sharpen your writing skills or deepen your technical knowledge, for example, learning how to document an API?
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 […]