How to Get Started as a Technical Writer

James Gill

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.