The most common questions I receive on this blog are how people to break into technical writing, especially if you’re a student or are transitioning from another career. The following posts will be helpful to students pursuing technical communication or to professionals transitioning into technical communication.

Breaking into Technical Writing

• 10 Trends in the Field
• 13 Questions About Technical Writing Jobs
• 40 Foundational Books on Technical Writing
• 7 Step Guide to Getting a Job in Technical Writing
• Advice to Students Thinking of Technical Writing
• An Interview About Technical Writing
• Answers About the Field of Technical Writing for Students
• Are Certificate Programs Helpful for Transitioning into Technical Writing?
• Best Alternative to Grad School (by Penelope Trunk)
• Can You Really Write? Assess Yourself Against These Three Skills
• Changing Your Career to Technical Writing
• Could you tell me what the job of a technical writer is like?
• Creativity in the Workplace
• Debunking the Boredom Myth of Technical Writing
• Getting Started in Technical Communication
• Guidance for a Masters Student About Technical Writing Careers
• How Do I Get Training in Technical Writing?
• How Much Are Technical Writers Paid?
• How to Break into Technical Writing
• Introduction to Technical Writing
• Is tech writing worth it, interesting, creative?
• More Student Questions About Technical Writing
• Perspectives on a Career in Technical Writing from 16 Professionals
• Real Projects for Your Portfolio
• Reflections on a Trip to Idaho
• Resume Advice for Technical Writers — Why Won't Anyone Hire Me?
• Should You Get a Graduate Degree in Technical Writing?
• Transitioning From Literary Studies to Technical Communication
• What Tools Do Technical Writers Use
• Will a Career in Technical Communication Be Fulfilling?