Some titles indicate the particular industry. Technical writing requires strong organizational skills and long periods of concentration to obtain and present specialized information within strict accuracy and format requirements. Most technical writing is done at a desk in an office. However, during planning and production of publications, writers may be required to travel to another location to discuss a project with others. Technical Writers use personal computers, word processing or desktop publishing packages as typical tools for text, graphic and multimedia production.
Workers often have deadlines to meet.
Technical Writers who work under contract or freelance may work from their home or at the employer s site. Writers may work alone or together under the supervision of a publications chief or editor, a product or procedure specialist, or a marketing manager. Union Membership Union membership for Technical Writers depends a lot on union strength within the employing industry. Freelance writers of all genres can join the National Writers Union, an affiliate of the United Auto Workers. Trends Technical communication has become an increasingly essential occupation in business and government, and jobs can be found in almost any industry sector because of the need for users guides, instruction manuals, and training materials.