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Skill #23: Transitioning into Tech Writing from Very-Much-Not Tech Writing

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th!

🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price!

🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning


Think back to the early years of your career as you considered pursuing a career in technical writing. Unless you happened to pursue a formal education in technical writing; and perhaps land an internship, it’s a challenging period—just like any career change.

You have to learn the jargon of the technical writer; the networks with which they mingle; and the skills they use.

For people working in very-much-not technical writing hoping to make the transition, all of it can be overwhelming.

That’s why, in this episode, I have Chad Sterling on the podcast: Product Technical Communications Specialist at Kuka, an Austin-based robotics company. Before Chad joined Kuka, he worked as a hotel security director across the united states.

He enjoyed—and excelled at the work—however, after discovering his skill for writing and interest in technology, he made the switch to technical writing and has an excellent story to share about the process.

In this episode, Chad shares how you can transition to technical writing from very-much-not technical writing including:

  • Where to find a tribe of technical writers
  • How to use your existing skills to transition into technical writing
  • How to ramp up your skills to find your first gig

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Manage episode 245800916 series 2568080
Content provided by KnowledgeOwl and Kate Mueller. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by KnowledgeOwl and Kate Mueller or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th!

🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price!

🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning


Think back to the early years of your career as you considered pursuing a career in technical writing. Unless you happened to pursue a formal education in technical writing; and perhaps land an internship, it’s a challenging period—just like any career change.

You have to learn the jargon of the technical writer; the networks with which they mingle; and the skills they use.

For people working in very-much-not technical writing hoping to make the transition, all of it can be overwhelming.

That’s why, in this episode, I have Chad Sterling on the podcast: Product Technical Communications Specialist at Kuka, an Austin-based robotics company. Before Chad joined Kuka, he worked as a hotel security director across the united states.

He enjoyed—and excelled at the work—however, after discovering his skill for writing and interest in technology, he made the switch to technical writing and has an excellent story to share about the process.

In this episode, Chad shares how you can transition to technical writing from very-much-not technical writing including:

  • Where to find a tribe of technical writers
  • How to use your existing skills to transition into technical writing
  • How to ramp up your skills to find your first gig

Show Notes:

  continue reading

58 episodes

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