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Technical Writing For Dummies

Author:

Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts

Overview

Learn to document the technology that makes the world go

Technical Writing For Dummies is a master class on how to build a career writing user manuals, e-learning, streaming, simulations, and more. It even zooms into the metaverse. Whether you’re new to the field, a seasoned professional, or a technical person who needs to write, this guide arms you with the skills you need to cash in on this flourishing world of technical writing. This isn’t your average how-to. It’s a compendium of innovative industry knowledge that will help you set yourself apart with the latest trends and best practices in technical writing. As a tech writer, you’ll need a robust skillset that allows you to offer clear and concise documentation for just about anything. This new edition of Technical Writing For Dummies—updated for all of today’s tech writing advances—can get you there.

Uncover the basics of technical writing and master common documentation types
Get insight into the career paths available to tech writers today
Discover new remote collaboration options and cloud-based tools for technical writers
Learn how to elevate your documents for high search engine optimization (SEO) rankings
Improve your craft to connect with diverse, global audiences

Whether you’re a technical writer or technical professional who needs to write—you can learn the best practices of effective technical writing, as well as how to navigate its various formats and platforms, thanks to this handy Dummies guide.

Learn to document the technology that makes the world go

Technical Writing For Dummies is a master class on how to build a career writing user manuals, e-learning, streaming, simulations, and more. It even zooms into the metaverse. Whether you’re new to the field, a seasoned professional, or a technical person who needs to write, this guide arms you with the skills you need to cash in on this flourishing world of technical writing. This isn’t your average how-to. It’s a compendium of innovative industry knowledge that will help you set yourself apart with the latest trends and best practices in technical writing. As a tech writer, you’ll need a robust skillset that allows you to offer clear and concise documentation for just about anything. This new edition

of Technical Writing For Dummies—updated for all of today’s tech writing advances—can get you there.

Uncover the basics of technical writing and master common documentation types
Get insight into the career paths available to tech writers today
Discover new remote collaboration options and cloud-based tools for technical writers
Learn how to elevate your documents for high search engine optimization (SEO) rankings
Improve your craft to connect with diverse, global audiences

Whether you’re a technical writer or technical professional who needs to write—you can learn the best practices of effective technical writing, as well as how to navigate its various formats and platforms, thanks to this handy Dummies guide.

Technical Writing For Dummies Cheat Sheet

This Cheat Sheet includes an outline for writing a technical brief, which is an important first step in the technical-writing process — whether you're an experienced technical writer or a beginner. A technical brief helps you identify and organize important information, such as your reader profile and the writing and approval process.

About The Author

Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts runs business-writing seminars for Fortune 500 companies and is the author of several books, including For Dummies guides to business writing and business letters.