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Writer in Mead, Colorado

Updated 9 hours ago

Breaking into Technical Writing - 3 Replies

I completed a Technical Writing course last year, but it has not gotten me very far. Even the most entry level technical writing positions elude me....

Neil in Seattle, Washington

I need your input regarding my portfolio...

Hi! I'm a recent graduate from the University of MN's scientific and technical communication program. I just relocated to the Seattle area and am...

jacob in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Updated 4 days ago

Entry-Level Technical Writer salary - 1 Reply

I am graduating college this year with a B.A. in English and looking for an entry-level techncial writing position in Nashville, TN. How much can I...

Laura Blanks in Houston, Texas

Updated 1 month ago

PeopleSoft RFP - need Technical/Documentation Writers in Plano, TX - 1 Reply

I have an RFP for a PeopleSoft implementation Financials and HCM 9.0, and need a few consultants. If this project is won, the project is estimated...

Mary Longoria in Houston, Texas

PeopleSoft RFP - need Technical/Documentation Writers in Plano, TX

I have an RFP for a PeopleSoft implementation Financials and HCM 9.0, and need a few consultants. If this project is won, the project is estimated...

Z-Nail in New Prague, Minnesota

Updated 1 month ago

Show me the money... - 30 Replies

What are typical technical writer salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this...

Joe

Updated 1 month ago

which is more standard to ? - 1 Reply

hi there, my question is which is more standard if i am writing a user guide that will be read by a guard , to call him through the document guard,...

Joe

Updated 1 month ago

Propar Shcoling - 3 Replies

The college I am attending has no technical writing major. I was told that this is not a major problem and I could still get a technical writing job...

Tim in Melbourne, Australia

Updated 2 months ago

Adobe RoboHelp 7 v. Quadralay's ePublisher 2008.1 release - 2 Replies

I am contemplating pruchasing either RoboHelp 7 or ePublisher version 2008.1. I have taken trial versions of each. I feel that it might be more...

Ani in Knoxville, Tennessee

Updated 3 months ago

What's the best screen capture software for everyday tech writing graphics? - 5 Replies

What is the best screen capture software that allows for easy capture of screens and allows you to manipulate graphics?

Binayak Prasad Silwal in Nepal

Updated 3 months ago

Can you freelance as a technical writer or do you have to work for a specific company? - 4 Replies

I'll repeat my question here: Can you freelance as a technical writer or do you have to work for a specific company?

Victoria in Bloomington, Indiana

Updated 4 months ago

Entering the Tech Writer's Field - 1 Reply

I am heavy into writing novels ficitional and I am heavy into reading tech manuals ranging from how to build a bed to understanding the theory of...

kelly in Yorktown Heights, New York

Updated 4 months ago

Certificate or Degree for Technical Writing - 4 Replies

I am exploring the possibility of taking some online courses in technical writing. I have a Bachelor Degree in English and enjoy writing. Can I...

mati schwarcz in Maaleh Shomron, Israel

Updated 4 months ago

How do I know if I am a good technical writer? - 4 Replies

I have been writing for the same company for 3 years, I am the only writer there. How do I know if I meet the industry standards?

stu in Charleston, West Virginia

Updated 4 months ago

Documenting Web Based Applications - 1 Reply

Does anyone know of any resources, online or in print, for writing about web based applications? The user interaction with a web application has to...

A-M in NY, New York

Updated 6 months ago

Acronym Management - 4 Replies

Dear Indeed visitors, I would like to bring to your attention a new software tool for acronym management – Acronyms Master. This tool has...

Rick in Racine, Wisconsin

Updated 6 months ago

Tech Writer Resumes - 3 Replies

Any tips on on what a good tech writer resume should look like? Any buzz / key words that you can't do without? Where can you see examples of good...

Julie in Madras, India

Updated 6 months ago

Starting out... - 6 Replies

How did you get your start doing technical writer work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a particular...

Kevin in Fort Knox, Kentucky

Updated 6 months ago

The best part is... - 2 Replies

What do you enjoy most about technical writer work? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to learn and...

Ruchi in Newington, Connecticut

Looking for a job in CT,USA

Hello, I am a Tech-writer and currently looking for a job.And i am been trying from last couple of months ,but haven't receive a single call for...

watkinson in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Updated 6 months ago

Commonly Used Software - 4 Replies

What software tools are most commonly used by Technical Writers?

twirler in Voorhees, New Jersey

Updated 6 months ago

To be the best... - 10 Replies

What are the top 3 traits or skills every technical writer must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your technical writer...

Cassie in Tampa, Florida

Copyright page - automatic year update

Is there a way that I can have the copyright date automatically update each year? We have the copyright year on several pages and would like to have...

Kelly in Los Angeles, California

Updated 9 months ago

Boom or bust? - 2 Replies

Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing? Where are the jobs? Which places have the most technical writer...

Carrie in Windsor, Connecticut

salaries

What kind of salary should I be looking for in Chicago as a non-management senior technical writer? This is for a friend, so I don't have a lot of...

Gary Lyle in Saint Louis, Missouri

Updated 10 months ago

Diagraming metal and electronic components - 3 Replies

I've been tasked with the technical writing for my company. I'm a wiz with Visio, Word and powerpoint. But I don't know how I'm going to do assembly...

Gary Lyle in Saint Louis, Missouri

Updated 10 months ago

screen captures appear blury when imported in FM - 2 Replies

I want to import screens into Framemaker. The screens (JPG) gets distorted and on hard-copy you can't even see properly. How can I get the good...

Marry in Kingwood, Texas

Updated 10 months ago

Career Transition to Tech Writer? - 2 Replies

I'm contemplating a complete career transition and would like to consider technical report writing as an option. I have a 4-year degree in business...

Sam in Tokyo, Japan

Online technical writing course

Hi Im thinking about a career change into the field of technical writing. Can anyone recommend an online course I can do? Cheers Sam

tinuzzo in Chicago

Updated 11 months ago

Technical Writer Position Available - 2 Replies

Precision Technology USA, a leader in linear actuation systems, is looking for a Technical Writer to prepare Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)...

PhilippeC in Cesson, France

Recommended tool to develop an on line Help (JavaHelp) from Framemaker: RoboHelp 7 or ePublisher 9.3 Standard version?

I intend to develop an on line Help (JavaHelp) from Framemaker + TopicAlias handling. I don't know which tool I have to buy: RoboHelp 7 or ePublisher...

Ed Hanson in Denver, Colorado

Updated 11 months ago

Getting ahead... - 1 Reply

What is the best training for becoming a hirable technical writer? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective...

Ed Hanson in Denver, Colorado

Updated 11 months ago

Cost of Documentation - 1 Reply

I am writing a proposal for my company to get some outside help documenting some software I have written. Currently, there are over 20,000 lines of...

Manju in London, United Kingdom

Updated 11 months ago

Transition from Proposal Writing? - 2 Replies

Has anyone made the jump from marketing/proposal writing to tech writing? It seems to be a natural transition, but I'm having a hard time getting...

Solaris in Vancouver, Washington

Updated 12 months ago

Info on How-Tos - 1 Reply

I've been looking for some guidance on authoring How-Tos. Can somebody help me with any relevant information on How Tos (guidelines / procedure...

Solaris in Vancouver, Washington

Updated 12 months ago

What do you want from a boss? - 8 Replies

My company may need to hire some tech writers next year. My question is, if you could design your perfect boss, your perfect work environment, what...

Ryan in Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Updated 13 months ago

demonstration videos - 3 Replies

Hi, I've been asked to prepare demo videos of my company's software as part of the technical documentation. These are to be provided in online...

mariefiebig@hotmail.com in Troy, Michigan

Updated 16 months ago

Help me create goals for me and my company's documentation dept. - 3 Replies

I was recently promoted from Tech Writer to Senior Tech Writer (even though I'm still the ONLY tech writer). I was offered a raise if I can set and...

Kendra at TECHwriters.com in Pleasanton, California

Staff, Permanent Technical Writer in Bangalore with RoboHELP

Our Client, who makes enterprise software for document management, needs two full-time, staff permanent, on site technical writers in...

Dennis in San Francisco, California

Tech Writers and Wikis

I'm hoping someone here can help me out or give me a lead ... I am a senior at San Francisco State University (SFSU), in the Technical &...

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Interview Preparation

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming technical writer interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?


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