Technical Writing
Selecting the Right Persona: The Key to Successful AI Writing Projects
Be careful: AI writing tools like ChatGPT, Rytr, and AI Writer can create miracles but they can also lead you astray. AI has Infinite Personas It all depends on the “persona” you are selecting for your AI tool. Remember: an AI platform has INFINITE personas, personality profiles, or IDs. Two AI Persona Types We can place…
Read MoreHow to Find a Great Technical Writing Job Today
The Job Outlook is Positive The number of technical writing Jobs will continue to increase through 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics. As of 2022, the number of technical documentation jobs will grow by 3% over the next 10 years, again according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This growth is expected…
Read MoreAmazing But MS Word Still Dominates in the Adobe Survey
One of the world’s oldest text editors is used by 48% of the respondents in 2022 Did you have any questions about whether technical communication professionals are still using the ubiquitous Microsoft Word? Adobe corporation has answered that question for you in their Adobe Technical Communication Industry Survey 2022. The answer is a clear YES. According to this…
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Editing Documents – How Much to Charge
Introduction The average cost to charge for editing documents is $2.00 per page. This includes both proofreading and substantive editing. If you are an experienced editor, to start to edit text you can charge more than $2.00 per page or PDF form because your skills are worth it. Many Factors to Decide What to Charge…
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How to Write a Letter of Transmittal
Introduction: What is a Letter of Transmittal and Why is it Important? A letter of transmittal is a document that summarizes the contents of an accompanying package. It typically includes the sender’s address, the recipient’s address, and some type of order form (such as a purchase order) if necessary. The letter provides information about the…
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Comparison of MS Word with LibreOffice Writer
Introduction Comparison of MS Word with LibreOffice Writer reveals many con and pro features for both text editors. NOTE: MS Word is a part of MS Office suite that you need to pay for. LibreOffice Writer is a part of the LibreOffice suite that you can download for free. Simple Text If all you are…
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How to Reduce Image File Size
Introduction: Why Reducing Image File Size Matters? If you own a website, you’d better reduce image file size every time you post an image. Images are all over the web, and they are important to any website. However, many people don’t realize that images can be large in size and slow down the loading time…
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Rates for Writing a Document – How Much Should You Charge?
Introduction The rates for writing a document vary greatly depending on the type of content and the type of work. The average copywriter charge is $30-$75 an hour. Senior writers charge up to $150 an hour as their rate for writing. But having said that, I must also add an important reminder: DO NOT CHARGE…
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UX User Experience and the Evolution of Writing from Web 1.0 to Web 3.0
Once Upon a Time… UX User Experience era is here, in case you haven’t noticed. When I launched my writing career 40 years ago Writers wrote text. Editors edited the text. Publishers published the text. Page layout designers designed the page. Illustrators drew illustrations to accompany the text. There was no Internet. And that was…
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Types of Writing Jobs Available
Book Excerpt from “How to Find a Job as a Nonfiction Writer” Image by Ugur Akinci Excerpts from my writing jobs book How to Find a Job as a Nonfiction Writer: Job Hunting, Employment, and Career Advancement Guide for Nonfiction Writers What are some of the writing positions available out there? It makes sense to…
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