So You Want To Be a Technical Writer?
Most people consider technical writing to be a new concept. “Well, it’s not.” Its existence dates back to the 1800s.Todaywith the introduction of new technologies, this field is getting its due recognition and the concept is shaping up quite beautifully.
If you are contemplating to dabble in the area of technical writing, you need to know what exactly it entails. To start off, be realistic! It’s difficult to make a living out of technical writing. It’s a highly competitive market; so you need hard work with a little bit of luck to help you break into the business. Now the first question you should ask yourself, what exactly is technical writing? It’s more or less a scientific art form; Scientific because there is a methodical way to write the articles and art because it’s writing. Technical writing can range from user manuals, business proposals, brochures, web content to style guides, release notes and training modules.
Why Technical Writing?
Innovations in technology happen every day and everyone needs to keep up with the times and get them equipped with the new overwhelming amount of knowledge. This is where the technical writers come in the picture. They create, user manuals, how- to guides, training materials on all the latest innovations and explain them in a simple, easy to follow language.
Technical writers write for a specific audience, but they have to be professional about it; they need to understand the subject deeply in terms of their complexities and the finer details and introduce it to the user in a clear, simple and accurate way and without losing the essence of the subject.
Technical writing in India
Technical writing started gaining credibility in INDIA only during the last few decades. This was because of the laudable efforts of bodies like the society of technical communication (STC) and the intercom. Though the opportunity to break into the field was pretty slim then, the time and the trends have changed significantly. Because of the outsourcing surge & the IT boom, technical writers have it going for them. They are being hired by the bunch and this has completely changed the outlook of the profession; and by the looks of it, this trend is here to stay, provided that the writers continue to improve and adapt to the latest scenario.
Since the demand for technical writers has skyrocketed, Courses for the same are cropping up all over the place, be it in cities or online but it always comes down to your passion, creativity and determination.
Technical writing will turn out to be an inspiring and enriching field for those who have a flair for writing, and penchant for learning about new technologies. For More Details and any clarifications, log on to www.bwtechwriting.com or if you are in Bangalore, drop by Black and White Tech Writing Solutions, Rajajinagar.
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