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Q&A Does a technical writer need a technical background?

Short answer: no. Nevertheless, it's a plus. It is good to have a deep knowledge of the field you write about, so your documents have more weight and insight. I'd choose, given the same writing s...

posted 13y ago by iajrz‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by user avatar iajrz‭ · 2019-12-08T01:22:45Z (almost 5 years ago)
Short answer: no.

Nevertheless, it's a plus. It is good to have a deep knowledge of the field you write about, so your documents have more weight and insight.

I'd choose, given the same writing skill level, a person with technical background over one with no technical background, if what I'm looking for is technical documents.

Why not have the edge, if you can? Make sure you're a great writer, or get work with whatever subject you're going to write about, but do land the gigs.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2011-03-17T20:19:14Z (over 13 years ago)
Original score: 11