What can I expect from a career in technical writing?

I have done some research, but am interested to know what it’s like straight from the horse’s mouth, so to speak. I would love to know true salary expectations for someone starting out in this field, as well as a detailed job description. I am getting ready to declare my major (BA English w/ emphasis on technical writing) so any info that is provided from your personal experience would be greatly appreciated!


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Would a course in technical writing in english fetch a good paying job?

I am 28 and expecting a child. I want to take up some course in my local community college which can fetch me a job later. What kind of job can i get with a course in technical writing in English? Is it a good option to start a career?


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What should I expect when going to my technical interview with a technical writing portion?

Tomorrow morning, I will be going to interview for a job (speech language pathology assistant). I have interviewed for this position twice and have been hired twice with other companies, but this will be my first technical interview including a technical writing project. I don’t know what to expect. What does that mean?


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How do I make technical writing more 'fluid' and less stiff?

I’m trying my hand at writing a non-fiction novel of a technical nature. I used to be a relatively good writer, but years of writing project proposals and such in corporate america have negatively impacted my writing abilities. I’m trying to write on topics of a technical nature, but when I go back to read my writing and explanations, it all feels very stiff. What can I do to give my writing more of a fluid, lively feel, even when writing about technical topics? Any suggestions to help me improve and get over this?


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What are the Properties of technical writing?

Also, what are the kinds of technical writing?
Importance of Technical Writing?
And Characteristics of an effective writer?


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What can I do with a Certificate in Technical Writing and Professional Writing?

I am currently a history major. I though a certificate in Technical Writing and Professional Writing might be something good to supplement my degree with, as I do a lot of writing and research anyway. I was just wondering what people with technical & professional writing degrees/certificates do. Would it be worth it for me to try to earn this certificate?


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Career change: Journalism to Technical Writing. What is different about tech writing and how would I prepare?

My undergrad degree is in Journalism/Philosophy. I’m very Web savvy and good at researching/writing. But in my career now I’m a community reporter. Can a technical writer out there tell me what’s different about their career and how this jump can be made?

How to switch from software to pharmaceutical technical writing?

I am currently a technical writer for a software company in the mobile technologies industry. I am young and early in my career and see growth in the pharmaceuticals sector in my career time, and so would like to switch into technical writing for a biotech/pharmaceutical company. I think the software industry is slowly dying. How do I go about making this transition? Will my experience in software technical writing automatically translate, or will employers be seeking any additional skills? Thanks in advance for your help!

technical writing?

can anyone suggest any ideas of how to write an excellent technical writing?