I’d Rather Be Writing – Tom Johnson

A Creative Way to Become a Technical Writer

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 Posted in Technical Writing | 18 Comments »

One of the tough paradoxes of the technical writing field is that you can't get a job without experience, but you can't get experience without a job. Or so it ... Read more..

Podcast on Getting a Job in Technical Writing, 7 Steps

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 Posted in Podcasts | No Comments »

[audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://idratherbewriting.com/podcasts/gettingajob.mp3] Download MP3 Length: 40 min. Last week I gave a presentation to BYU Idaho students entitled 7 Steps to Getting a Job in Technical Writing. This is a recording of my presentation. ... Read more..

How to Get a Job in Technical Writing — A 7-Step Guide for Students

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 Posted in Technical Writing | 22 Comments »

If you're a college student looking to become a technical writer after you graduate, you face a formidable challenge: you can't get a job without experience, and you can't get ... Read more..

Real Projects for Entry-Level Writers Trying to Build Their Portfolios

Friday, June 26th, 2009 Posted in Technical Writing, Web 2.0 | 3 Comments »

Beginning writers trying to break into the field of technical writing face a paradox: almost all jobs require experience, but they can't get experience without first having a job. In the ... Read more..

A Techie Tech Writer Blog » Finding Open Source Doc Projects

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

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“How can I become a successful TECHNICAL WRITER?”

Sunday, June 15th, 2008 Posted in Technical Writing | 7 Comments »

K. writes, Dear Mr. Tom Johnson, I am a Post Graduate in English. Recently I am working in a leading public house as writer. How can I become a successful TECHNICAL WRITER? Please ... Read more..