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  • Recare logo

    Beauty Content Creator

    RecareLagos, Nigeria13 February

    Recare is a personal style company. Founded in 1997, our origin is plant-based chemistry. Recare has been using plant-based chemistry to help Africans ...

    Onsite
  • Majeurs logo

    Content Creator

    MajeursLagos, Nigeria12 February

    We are strongly convinced that your home or office space is not complete until you fit it with the right furniture. Whether you are looking for a coffee table, ...

    Onsite
  • Tony Elumelu Foundation logo

    Content Specialist

    Tony Elumelu Foundati..Lagos, Nigeria11 February

    The main philosophy of the Tony Elumelu Foundation is based on our Founder’s desire to empower a generation of successful for-profit entrepreneurs who ...

    Onsite
  • Nectar Beauty Hub logo

    Copywriter / Content Creator

    Nectar Beauty HubLagos, Nigeria07 February

    At Nectar Beauty Hub, we are a dedicated team changing the game by the creation of the first Beauty Experience filled with a wide variety of beauty products in ...

    Onsite
  • Leadroitt Realty Limited logo

    Content Creator

    Leadroitt Realty Limi..Lagos, Nigeria04 February

    LEADROITT REALTY LIMITED is a cutting edge real estate company with experience and expertise in designing, developing and managing homes and properties.Key ...

    Onsite
  • Domina by Michelle logo

    Professional Content Creator / Director

    Domina by MichelleAbuja, Nigeria04 February

    Domina by Michelle is an independent Nigerian premium ready to wear fashion brand founded by Oge Michelle Otuya in 2018. Operating out of Nigeria, the brand is ...

    Onsite
  • PC Planet logo

    Tiktok/Youtube Content Creator

    PC PlanetLagos, Nigeria03 February

    Pcplanet.com is Nigeria’s leading online technology retailer committed to providing excellent shopping experience for tech-enthusiasts and mainstream ...

    Onsite
  • Solar Depot Nigeria logo

    Content Specialist

    Solar Depot NigeriaLagos, Nigeria30 January

    Solar Depot Nigeria is a leader in the Solar Energy Industry in Nigeria. We provide end to end solutions for solar systems which include sales and installation ...

    Onsite
  • Amoga Media logo

    Web Content Writer

    Amoga MediaAbuja, Nigeria29 January

    Nigerian Based Social Media Agency, We Help Brands & Influencers Make Bigger Impact To Scale Through Creative MarketingJob Brief We are looking for an ...

    Onsite
  • Creaniacs Africa logo

    Food Content Creator

    Creaniacs AfricaLagos, Nigeria28 January

    Welcome to a creative powerhouse; never short of an idea or ten. The parent company; Creaniacs Africa is a disruptive creative agency with in-depth competence ...

    Onsite
  • Resource Intermediaries Limited logo

    Content Writer / Content Creator

    Resource Intermediari..Abuja, Oyo, Nigeria27 January

    Resource Intermediaries Limited (RIL) is a company registered in Nigeria to engage in outsourcing services. We focus on three key areas; Human Resource ...

    Onsite
  • Emergency Response Africa (ERA) logo

    SEO Content Writer

    Emergency Response Af..Lagos, Nigeria27 January

    Emergency Response Africa (ERA) is a healthcare technology company that provides medical care to victims at the scene of the emergency and facilitates access ...

    Onsite
  • Management FIRST logo

    Content Creator

    Management FIRSTAbuja, Nigeria27 January

    At Management FIRST we come together to solve the biggest problems facing organizations. We brainstorm solutions to boost your company. Throughout the history ...

    Onsite
  • Starnet Innovations logo

    Video Content Creator / Video Editor

    Starnet InnovationsEnugu, Nigeria25 January

    At Starnet Innovations, we transform your business ideas into practical innovations using the best mix of Mobile, Desktop and Website development technology ...

    Onsite
  • Lisse Africa logo

    Content Creator

    Lisse AfricaLagos, Nigeria21 January

    LISSE AFRICA is a dynamic human resource consulting firm with key interest in recruitment with the aim of providing employees that are professional, verified ...

    Onsite
  • Prestmit logo

    Video Content Creator and Editor

    PrestmitLagos, Nigeria21 January

    Prestmit is a user-centric platform designed for YOU to Buy & Sell Crypto, Gift Cards, Airtime and Utility Bills. You can pay or be paid in Naira, Cedis, ...

    Onsite

What is technical writing?

Technical writing is about simplifying complex things. It is a form of writing discipline that involves communicating complex information to those who need it to carry out a specific task or achieve a certain goal. It is vital to a wide range of businesses and industries because, with it, complex topics and procedures in these fields would be easier to understand. 

Some of the components that make technical writing unique include: 

  • The writing must be clear and easy to understand since it is explaining an already difficult concept.

  • The writing should be well-detailed, leaving no important information out. 

  • It must be well structured, showing step-by-step instructions needed to simplify the concept. 

  • The writing must of course solve a problem and provide enough value to the readers. 

Types of technical writing

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are detailed guidelines outlining organizational tasks, promoting seamless operations. It may include everything from processing payroll to manufacturing guidelines and calculating vacation time.

Software Installation Guides 

As the name implies, a software installation guide is written to guide users on how to install software. It would usually contain workflows, video tutorials, FAQs, and a troubleshooting guide.

Press Releases

Press releases are formal documents released by organizations to make business-related announcements. It usually highlights how the announcement impacts users and external stakeholders of the organization.

Case Studies and White Papers

Case studies & whitepapers are industry-specific documents that provide real-world examples testifying to an organization’s expertise and value, and are used for lead generation purposes.

They are written to address a particular challenge and require that the writer has an in-depth knowledge of the industry for effective writing.

API Documentation 

API documentation helps the customers’ developers of a product interact easily with the product’s code to implement an API effectively. It contains instructions and tutorials to simplify integration with other APIs such as web API, software API, and SCPIs.

Other forms of technical writing include:

  • User Manuals

  • Service Level Agreements

  • Business Proposals

  • End-user Instructions

  • Technical Reports 

Skills needed for technical writing 

  • A clear understanding of the product you intend to write on, the functions, solutions it provides, repair, replacement and troubleshooting.

  • In-depth knowledge of your product’s industry 

  • Proper research skills to understand the content and do a detailed audience analysis.

  • Strong communication skills to communicate appropriately through writing. 

  • Knowledge of technical writing tools like WordPress, Adobe RoboHelp, Google Docs, etc. 

  • Basic graphics and web design skills. 

How to become a technical writer 

  1.  Learn and Understand Technical Writing: Understand what technical writing is about and begin to learn. You can either pursue an education or take a technical writing course online. Either way, the goal is to get in-depth knowledge. 
  2. Gain Relevant Skills: Develop the necessary skills you require as a technical writer, both hard and soft skills. This will help you be good at what you do. 
  3. Build a Portfolio: Take time and create a portfolio of projects you have worked on. This is why it won’t be such a bad idea to take on volunteer projects as much as you can. It will prove what you can do as a technical writer. 
  4. Build Your Network: Beyond your skill, connect with other technical writers and build your network. They could point you to relevant resources for your desired career path. 

Technical writing process 

  1. Plan: At this stage, you decide what the project will be like. The scope, timing, your targeted audience, stakeholders or those who may have contributions to make, etc. This will help you know what to concentrate on and where to begin. 
  2. Structure: Next is to determine the structure for the content. This structure will be better done after thorough research. With the structure, you decide the format for the writing as well as the headings. 
  3. Write: Then it is time to write your article, following the structure you have laid down. You can put your thoughts down into writing and give flesh to the already existing structure. 
  4. Review: When you’re done writing, you can review. It’s where your document gets the trial by fire, so to speak, of having others formally review it, as well as undergoing another essential task – editing and proofing.
  5. Publish: Publishing is where writers manufacture and launch the final product. This might be as straightforward as emailing an approved document to your manager or uploading it to a content management system or intranet.