How to Get Started as a Technical Writer

ISBN-13: 9781475005035 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 86 str.

James Gill

Opis

In 2010, US News and World Report named technical writing one of the "50 Best Careers" in the world. Want a new (or better) career as a technical writer, but aren't sure where to begin? How to Get Started as a Technical Writer is a practical, personal, no-nonsense guide to preparing for and launching your career in technical writing. You won't find a lot of fluff or detailed instructions on how to write. Instead, you'll get over 80 pages of concise, real-world information on what it *really* takes to break into the field. Take advantage of the author's 20 years of industry experience to get answers to questions like: What is a technical writer? What does a typical day look like? What are the "must have" skills for a technical writer? Should I get more education? And, of course: How do I get experience and land my first job? How to Get Started as a Technical Writer also includes an extensive list of useful Internet resources and a glossary of up-to-date technical writing terms."