819 Technical Writer Jobs Nationwide
Technical writers create concise, clear documents that relate specialized or instructional information to the reader. For example, a technical writer might author an instruction manual describing how to use a piece of machinery, document the details of a medical procedure or a guide on engineering specifications for a project.
Skill Sets: Technical writers are required to have strong written skills including knowledge of punctuation, grammar and spelling. Usually, technical writers have either educational or work experience in the field they write about. Technical writers spend time researching the subject they write about, so they should have passion for their field.
Education: Technical writers typically have a four year degree and a strong background in writing. Most technical writers also have expertise in the field they write about. For example, a technical writer who works on software manuals may have a degree in computer science.
Career Path: A grasp of grammar is important to technical writers. They should have experience and knowledge of their subject earned either with schooling or through previous work experience.
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