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Technical Writing – Why Hire a Technical Writer?

Many people are unaware of what technical writers do, assuming that they write horribly complex technical documents, in language that only the esoteric few understand. In fact, this idea could not be further from the truth, and a technical writer has to take complicated concepts and make them simple and readable. Look at the help guide installed with your software, or the manual for your lawn-mower, and you will understand why it makes sense to hire a technical writer. A good tech-writer will add value to your product; a poor freelance writer editor will make you look like a bunch of amateurs. Imagine:

• A grant application that stands out from the rest, pushing you to the front of the queue.
• A help manual that actually helps, cutting down the amount of time wasted answering simple enquiries
• An employee guide that is clear and easy to follow, helping them to follow procedures, ultimately saving you time and money.
• A sales letter that engages and sells, rather than bores, and contains a wealth of information, written in clear and concise language.

Less is certainly more in the world of a technical writer.

Why use a Freelance Writer? – Flexibility and Technical Writing

A technical writer can cut through the jargon and write in plain English, ensuring that non-technicians can understand the processes. Most of us have encountered product manuals written in poor, tortuous English, or sales brochures with lots of specifications and no soul. A professional technical writer can get into the mind of the end user, blending clear and concise text with readability and emotion. The benefits of using a professional freelance writer editor include:

Flexibility: Larger companies have well-paid, in-house staff, and give them a steady flow of work, ensuring that it is worthwhile to pay wages and overheads. For smaller organizations, needing an expert for a specific job, hiring a freelance writer editor is far more cost effective. You can hire the same level of expertise without paying for health insurance, holidays, and downtime.

Precision: Too many small organizations try to cut costs by trying to write technical documentation themselves, or trawl the freelance boards for cheap labour. Ultimately, would they try to design their own software or hire an amateur to perform brain surgery? No, they would hire a professional, who will complete the job to a high standard. You can have the best product on earth but, if your documentation is sloppy and difficult to follow, nobody will be interested.

Technical Writers – Creative and Concise

People often assume that technical writers are not creative with language, assuming that they write dry prose and dull technical details. In fact, technical writers need a large slice of creativity and mastery of words, because they have to cut the amount of text down to the bare bones, yet keep it engaging and interesting. Not every single freelance writer editor has this ability, which is why it makes sense to hire a professional technical writer.

As a technical writer with many years experience, I specialize in making the complex simple, using plain language that carries a message but also entertains. Like most professional technical writers, I have a broad range of expertise and the ability to learn quickly, conveying a gentle, authoritative tone to my writing.

Hire a Professional Technical Writer

If you want to discuss your specific needs, and see how hiring a technical writer is an investment, not an overhead, please feel free to contact me, for a no strings attached consultation.