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How to Become a Technical Writer

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Thousands have turned to this best-selling e-book to break into the fast-growing, lucrative field of technical writing. If you are creative and can write clear, concise instructions, then you can be a technical writer. It's as simple as that! Through this book, I will show you, step by step, how to turn your writing talent into a rewarding and lucrative career.

Outcomes:

How to Become a Technical Writer will guide you in the simple process of landing your first job and developing your skills. The book covers such topics as where to find jobs, how to write your resume, typical software programs used by technical writers, how to get free training, and success stories by people like you! This book is geared to creative writers, teachers, technicians, or anyone who is looking to make a full time living as a writer. 24 chapters; 99 pages; includes links to related web sites

Assessment:

You will learn the skills necessary to locate and secure a job as a technical writer.

Course Information (see above or below lessons, outlines, activities, etc.)

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: Common Misconceptions About Technical Writers

"Tech writers are all techno-geeks."
"Tech writing isn't creative."
"Tech writing is boring."
"You need to be a computer wiz to be a tech writer."

Chapter 2: Tools You Need

Buying Online
Computer
Monitor
Printer
Word Processing Software
Confidence in Your Ability to Learn

Chapter 3: Personal Profile: Lorrie Cook—Job Fairs DO Work!

Chapter 4: The Scope of Technical Writing

Categories of Technical Writing
- Specifications documentation
- Reference/user manuals
- Process and procedure manuals
- Online help documentation
- Writing for the internet

Chapter 5: How to Begin

On Making Writing Every Day a Part of Your Life
Analyze Your Audience
Hone Your Interviewing Skills

Chapter 6: Personal Profile: Lynda Cameron—Steady Steps to Success

Chapter 7: About Technical Writing Software

Is Help Helpful?
Help Authoring Software
RoboHELP
Other Help Authoring Software
About the Table of Contents and the Index
Word Processing Software

Chapter 8: Publishing Software

Adobe FrameMaker
Other Publishing Software
Screen Capturing
Diagrams and Flowcharts

Chapter 9: How to Land Your First Job

Building Your Confidence
Be Open to Opportunities
Ask Questions!

Chapter 10: Personal Profile: Bob Bruno—Easier Than Creative Writing

Chapter 11: Online Tutorials

More about HTML
Basic HTML
Tables
Stylesheets
HTML Reference Guides
JavaScript Tutorials
Paint Shop Pro® Tutorials

Chapter 12: Personal Profile: James Travers—From Engineer to Technical Writer

Chapter 13: Two Additional Areas of Interest

Quality Assurance Tester
Indexer

Chapter 14: Contract Vs. Permanent Employment

"How Long Does a Contract Last?"
Become a Tech Writer, See the World!
A Rare Opportunity
"What is a Contract to Perm Job?"
"How Do I know When to Move On?"
Always Get a Contract!
Develop a Portfolio

Chapter 15: Personal Profile: Lisa Kasanicky—Making Choices, Making Changes

Chapter 16: Resumes

Designing Your Own Resume
Resume Services
Where To Place Your Resume

Chapter 17: Searching for Jobs Online

Chapter 18: How to Post Your Resume Online

My Abbreviated Resume in Microsoft Word
My Abbreviated Resume in ASCII Format
"How do I Find a Recruiter?"

Chapter 19: Personal Profile: Kathy Taylor—Hell-Bent on Making it!

Chapter 20: Exercises

Chapter 21: Organizations

Chapter 22: Must-Join Lists

Chapter 23: Final Thoughts

Contact Hours: 5

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