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Peter Ogundairo started the topic Day 7 – Tip 7: Find your writing style in the forum 30 tips in 30 days for tech writers 3 months ago
Writing is both a science and an art. So much of what we’ve discussed has to do with the science of writing. This includes learning the basics, the tools, intentional practice, and so on. However, there’s another element that is equally important, and that’s developing your own unique writing style. I would like to put it the following way: “a…[Read more]
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Peter Ogundairo started the topic Day 6 – Tip 6: Lean into clarity and structure in the forum 30 tips in 30 days for tech writers 3 months, 1 week ago
As a tech writer, clarity is your superpower, as explained in tip 5. You should always aim for a clear structure for your articles or other forms of content. Use headings, subheadings, and bullet points, and more to organize your content. Remember, your goal is to make complex tech concepts accessible to all readers.
I recommend the following:…[Read more]
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Peter Ogundairo replied to the topic Day 5 – Tip 5: Get used to breaking down complex ideas in the forum 30 tips in 30 days for tech writers 3 months, 1 week ago
You are right! @Timilehin Adeleke.
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Peter Ogundairo started the topic Day 5 – Tip 5: Get used to breaking down complex ideas in the forum 30 tips in 30 days for tech writers 3 months, 1 week ago
One of the key skills for a tech writer, especially if you’re just starting out, is the ability to break down complex technical concepts into simple, easy-to-understand language. This will not only improve your writing but also deepen your own understanding of the subject matter. Some tips on how to do that? Read on:
– Avoid jargon: Use simple…[Read more]
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Peter Ogundairo started the topic Day 4 – Tip 4: Get familiar with the tools 🔦 in the forum 30 tips in 30 days for tech writers 3 months, 1 week ago
What image do you have in your head when you think of tech writing? I’ll guess. You’re imagining scribbling on pieces of paper, canceling out lots of errors, and throwing your drafts in the bin. Your imagination would have been right 50 years ago, but not in 2024. Thanks to the many tools out there that were created to make your job much easier.…[Read more]
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Peter Ogundairo started the topic Day 3 – Tip 3: Write that ugly first draft in the forum 30 tips in 30 days for tech writers 3 months, 1 week ago
I usually tell newbies getting into the space the best way to become a good professional writer is to first start as a terrible beginner. As I mentioned earlier, it is important to learn what writing is about, understand the basics of the industry, and so on. However, nothing can replace the spot of intentional practice. How do you get…[Read more]
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Peter Ogundairo replied to the topic Day 1-Tip 1: Learn first, earn second. in the forum 30 tips in 30 days for tech writers 3 months, 1 week ago
Hi Flawless, thanks for the question. The use of AI for writing is still frowned upon in the professional writing space. However, you can use AI tools for research, and even making your writing better – but not as a complete replacement for your original work.
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Peter Ogundairo started the topic Day 2 – Tip 2: Understand the basics 🪜 in the forum 30 tips in 30 days for tech writers 4 months ago
Like any other profession, tech writing has some basics you need to grasp fully to set you on a path to success. Off the top of my head, I’ll list the top 5 as; research, grammar, punctuation, storytelling and SEO. Let’s talk a bit about them;
1. Research: This refers to you ability to discover relevant information, sort it out and distill it…[Read more]
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Peter Ogundairo started the topic Day 1-Tip 1: Learn first, earn second. in the forum 30 tips in 30 days for tech writers 4 months ago
The primary and most important skill you need to build a successful career as a tech writer is to learn how to write. I know it sounds like obvious advice, but I come across a lot of people who are very interested in the space; however, they do not know how to write or plan to know how to write first.
If you fall within the first category, I can…[Read more]
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Launch day 🚨
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