Get Started as a Technical Writer in 30 Days

This video discussed how to put together a technical writing portfolio and start looking for jobs. It tells you where to go and how to develop more skills.

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00:00 Introduction
00:20 Research Local Technical Writer Jobs
00:53 Read The Flipping Manuals
01:13 Learn How to Write a Procedure
01:26 Study the Microsoft Style Guide
01:43 piece of software to write about
02:12 writing tool that you will master
03:35 Get on LinkedIn and post your projects
04:19 Get Certifications
04:43 Pick up small jobs
05:12 Apply for big jobs
05:38 Keep Going

[kpm]

Love that its too the point and feels like actionable steps.
No distracting fluff

[theelement]

I cannot begin to express how good this guide is. I had one tech writing internship and then found myself "out in the cold" without a clue how to get going in this field that I know so little about. Thanks for the insight!

[JD-zwos]

Thank you for this. It’s a good guide for someone like me trying to get out of teaching into technical writer.

[PlentyofPerni]

You did such an amazing job with this! Extremely small tech jargon, easy to understand, implement and follow. I have watched so many tech videos and it's like they're talking to people who are already doing the job. Thank you so much for sharing this, it's made it easier for me to move into tech and to do what I love in the field.

[felen]

Hi, Im fel from Philipppines, currently working full time in a construction company as a Civil Engineer. Im very much interested to explore a VA position and technical writing is my first skill to enhance. Thank you for this gem, very simple, straight to the point and very informative.

[carried_by_light]

Thank you John for this! You have no idea how much of a blessing this is. 🙏🏾

[marlenestemme]

I hope you know how unique your guide is. Whenever I hear people in creative or technical fields talk about starting a career, the discussion invariably covers their situations when they started, how far they’ve come, and that that you just have to keep working hard. I always think, “But what do you *do*?” You have a great guide for that. Thanks!

[Sanji-nf]

I was in a daze n was frightened about the things ....it was indeed a savior. Thanks ❤

[lobotagua]

Hey John, thanks for the great content. I was recently ask to start documenting apps and features in my team, I have a technical background but no experience with technical writing. Your content just pointed me to the right direction. You are very objective, concise and pleasant to follow.

[lanark]

I just started a web full stack course and just recently found out technical writing. I intend to code in the near to future, but technical wiriting seems a very interesting career to me as well. Great content!

[crybaby-xsgq]

Thank you for this, very helpful. Recent college grad and I’m trying to get my foot in the door for technical writing.

[jennaguig]

Passionate writer here looking to get into technical writing. Thank you for this wonderful guide! 😊

[andresramirez]

i have been trying to improve coding and find a job for about two years. It has been very tough. I found your video and it looks very interesting. I will definitely dive more into the subject

[Estranged.b]

Wow this was a really good guide for starters!! Thank you!!

[Rayanjai]

I wish I'd found this guide first. This has been very clear cut and helpful. Thank you!

[spacebunsarah]

Would love to see more content related to this! There’s a significant dearth of tech writing content on YouTube, and it’s certainly a dream job of mine after a few years of student journalism and some content mill work on the side during my tech recruiting career.

[sakeenahhart]

Thank you so much for sharing dear sir.

[minenhlemoyo]

Thank you so much for this! This is exactly what I was looking for 🙂

[owningyourfinances]

Thanks man, that was super helpful information!

[toluwaniedun]

Thank you so much. It's a wonderful guide.