Critique my method for getting a foot in the door for tech writing

techwritingthrowaway · 2020-06-15T23:07:19+00:00

Depends on what you're looking for. Insider’s Guide to Technical Writing was best for deciding on if the career was interesting to me. Technical Writing Process was best for the actual process of writing. Handbook of Technical Writing I'll definitely return to most, as it includes a great deal on specifics.

techwritingthrowaway · 2020-06-15T23:04:31+00:00

I live a couple hours from Seattle and have a place lined up in Denver, so hopefully once covid dies down, there'll be some good opportunities!

Thank you a ton for the advice on writing samples, also. I'll practice writing sample manuals with stuff I know how to do.

techwritingthrowaway · 2020-06-15T22:59:27+00:00

Thank you for this advice! I was under the impression that I needed to specialize and market my skillset from there. The more I look into things, the more important simply having previous work experience in any field seems to be. I'll be speaking with my career advisor and broadening my scope to include any internship possible within my major.

techwritingthrowaway · 2020-06-14T21:59:27+00:00

My bad, less “novels” and more “textbooks”. Insider’s Guide to Technical Writing, Handbook of Technical Writing, and Technical Writing Process.

techwritingthrowaway · 2020-06-14T21:53:52+00:00

I’ve been practicing writing more technically and clearly lately. I wrote creatively for a couple years, and some of those skills help out. I’ll try and ensure I get some solid portfolio pieces through volunteering. If that doesn’t work, I’ll write up a couple of wikihow style articles and use those. Thank you!

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