Posts Tagged ‘Business Writing’
A Reader Question: "How should we test the quality of a User Guide?"
Testing the quality of a user guide is a topic not addressed too frequently. I have received the following inquiry from a regular reader of mine: QUESTION: “I would like your opinion on how do you or your company ensure that only complete and quality documentation is delivered to the customers. I am asking this…
Read MoreHow much should you charge as a writer?
The question of “how much to charge” is always up in the air. I personally try not to quote an hourly rate and much rather work for a set fee. That avoids any second guessing on the part of the client as to how many hours any job “should take.” Having said that, here is…
Read MoreCan Technical Writers Write Business Plans?
The other day, a colleague asked if I write business plans. My first thought was, “No, except for my own.” Then, she said, “After all, it is rather technical.” Well, of course, technical writers are perfectly skilled for writing business plans. Let’s see, what does it entail? Research Presenting information in a nontechnical manner Designing…
Read More10 Top Tips in Style & Mechanics of Legal Writing
You’ve probably been baffled by all of the different texts and articles telling you how to write and in what way in the legal community. One source telling you one way and another leading you down another route, well below are the top ten tips to adapt your style and meaniong of writing if you…
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When to Use Jargon in Technical Writing?
Introduction: What is jargon and why do people use it? You’ve heard it a thousand times and it’s true: you should stay away from jargon and write as you speak. Jargon is a type of language that is specific to a particular group of people, such as the military, medicine, or politics. The use of…
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