Understanding Technical Writing
(updated 17 March 2023)
Technical writing or technical documentation is a business application of writing, where you explain product or service information to customers, as well as to company technical, management and sales personnel.
It is an important part of a company’s products and services and plays a major role in the training of workers, sales representatives and customers. This specialized field requires personal discipline, skill in writing clearly and concisely, understanding of technical products and processes, organizational skill, and knowledge of numerous software tools.
The purpose of these online lessons is to give you a start at improving your skills in technical writing and advancing in your writing career.
Basics of Technical Writing
Conciseness is Key to Good Technical Documentation
Types of Documentation Needed by Companies
Technical Writing Career
Skills Required to be a Technical Writer
Write Your Way into Technical Writing
Starting a Technical Writing Business
Marketing Yourself as a Freelancer