How to Get Started as a Technical Writer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781475005035)

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.

Author: James Gill
ISBN-10: 1475005032
ISBN-13: 9781475005035
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 03/19/2012
Pages: 86
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.18d