Category: writing

I’ve enjoyed writing since my college days, when I lived with a bunch of English majors. In the 10 years I spent as a software engineer, I maintained a blog as a hobby. When clients came knocking to offer me paid writing opportunities, I was unsure. Do I really know what I’m talking about? What…

The range of technical writing services is increasingly vast. Today, there are thousands of potential categories to choose from, each with its own unique tilts, effects, and ROI. And whether you need a little or a lot, you’re bound to feel overwhelmed while hunting for the right option. Even once you’ve narrowed down the type…

If you are an engineer hoping to improve your technical writing, you’re not alone. Writing is one of the most important “soft” skills you can have. Honing that skill will help you develop a greater understanding of technology, improve developer experience for whatever product you work on, and possibly advance (or change) your career. Technical…

I’m the first to admit that my path to technical writing was somewhat unconventional. My degree was in International Studies, and after flirting with a career in politics (let’s not discuss how that went), it became clear that a change was needed. Thankfully, my studies had armed me with extensive writing experience and I also…

Ever thought of turning your professional expertise toward writing? Or perhaps you’ve realized that your company needs a skilled writer who understands the ins and outs of your trade. In either case, it’s time to consider technical writing. What Is Technical Writing? Technical writing is the concept of writing about the technical knowledge of an…

I’ve gotten to be a big fan of David Perell’s writing. He writes long-form, persuasive content where he dives really deep into a topic and then explains its relevance in philosophy, business, or both. Examples include: While not technical, these pieces are interesting, inspiring, and (as I’ll focus on today) persuasive. They each leave you…

Hi! My name is Yulia, and I have been working as a technical writer for the past three years. Last year, I started to write for Draft.dev, a technical marketing content agency for software startups. Draft.dev works with quite a few companies with different tech stacks and is constantly looking for talented new writers. I’ve…

There are a few common types you can choose from when writing technical articles. Maybe you want to share knowledge of something specific, which typically means writing either a tutorial or guide, or perhaps you want to take a stance on something specific and end up writing a persuasive piece. It could also be that…

If your core audience is technical, you already know that your readers won’t pay attention to any content that’s not written by subject matter experts. Your audience needs to know that your company understands the industry and its particular niche in it. However, this prerequisite can put a bit of a hiccup in your content…

What is a technical roundup? Some people call them listicles, since that’s their general format: a list of the best and most useful blogs, frameworks, tools, and so on. Think the best Python blogs or the best computer science blogs, for example. It’s a popular article format for a reason. A roundup offers a short,…