Posts by Ugur Akinci
Key Concepts of Technical Writing
Introduction The power of precise writing is often underestimated. Technical writing requires an in-depth understanding and knowledge to effectively convey ideas, instructions, and processes. To achieve excellence in technical writing, it’s important to understand the key concepts associated with this specialized form of communication. To mention just one of a plethora of precision and narrative…
Read MoreWEBINAR: Plain Language Writing Techniques for Better Technical Communication
https://lnkd.in/gz36frFK Wednesday, 19 January 2022; 1:00 to 2:00 PM Eastern time (GMT-5) Convoluted writing stuffed with abstract nouns and verbs, run-on sentences, and nominalizations is one of the major culprits of costly communications failure. Such writing usually leads to unnecessary follow-up emails or phone calls and seriously degrades office and project productivity. This webinar teaches…
Read More7 Benefits of Joining a Writers Group
“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.”— Stephen King A writers group can help writers stay motivated and accountable. It is easy to get lost in the world of self-doubt and writer’s block. A writer’s group provides support, encouragement, feedback,…
Read MoreHow to Write a Scope Document in Technical Documentation
What is a Scope Document? A scope document is one of those fundamental documents that define and guide any major project. As a technical writer you may be asked to write one, in close coordination with the project management, for various clients. In terms of its strategic abstraction, the scope comes right after the VISION…
Read More2 Important Ways to Steer Your Readers
There are many times when while writing a procedure you’ll have to steer a reader in one direction or another. There are two types of steering instructions in technical writing: A REFERENCE and a BRANCH statement. And both can be either CONDITIONAL or UNCONDITIONAL. I’ll give examples of each. Unconditional Reference See Chapter 8, “How to Install RX450.” (Within the same book.) Return to Chapter…
Read MoreWorking as a Freelance and Payroll Employee
One question that comes up frequently is whether one should work as a freelance contractor or an employee on the payroll of a company. It depends since both alternatives have their pros and cons. Freelance Contractor From a taxpayer’s point of view, a freelancer is one and the same thing in the United States as…
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How to Write a Thesis Statement for an Academic Essay
(Excerpts from my book “Essay Writing, Composition Writing Handbook: A Complete Guide to Writing Academic Compositions, with Examples”) Introduction A thesis statement is an important document that breaks down the focus of your argument. It states what you are going to argue for, and against, in your paper. It helps readers know what your paper…
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New Money Making Opportunities for Writers
Introduction The content market is expanding and money making opportunities for writers are booming. There are hundreds of opportunities to make money writing articles online. However, not all of them are worth your time. We will discuss the best ways to find high-quality content writing jobs in this article. Paid Online Writing Opportunities Options For…
Read More4 Free Writing Courses to Grab Now!
This is the perfect month to sharpen our writing skills. Here are 4 FREE courses to make it really easy to decide. Why not grab all of them? Write tight. Stay bright. Serve right. Ugur Akinci, Ph.D. (1) 7-Day FREE Technical Writing Course A “best seller” with over 2,000 students enrolled currently. Delivered through email.…
Read MoreA Great Freelance Writing Niche to Specialize In
Consumer Electronics is an ever-expanding hot frontier for Freelance Writers. It’s a huge field that covers anything from TVs and home entertainment sets to video game consoles, computers, and mobile phones. We watch these electronic wonders, carry them on us and use them 24–7. And we spend good cash for them too. Not only the number of gadgets…
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