Monthly Archives: July 2012

We are discussing the characteristics of effective procedure writers, specifically those that go beyond the basics of the poll question on the Tech Writer group forum. The second element of the effective procedure writer is the ability to differentiate between … Continue reading →

To date, we have discussed the tools of effective procedure writing, as referenced in the poll question in the Technical Writing in Action group on LinkedIn. Yes, the ability to write and gather information are critical. Training is very valuable … Continue reading →

The third option in the poll question, “What makes an effective procedure writer?” deals with the mastery (or at least effective use of) procedure development tools. In this regard, I am somewhat less adamant about my position than on the … Continue reading →

In the poll question, one of the options was “technical writing and interview skills.” Today we will discuss interviewing skills, though (in my typical fashion) will broaden the concept. Interviewing skills is a subset of a larger category we can … Continue reading →

Today we continue the discussion based on the poll question noted in the title above. One of the options in the poll is, “Professional procedure writer training.” Will training help one become an effective procedure writer? My answer is yes, … Continue reading →

Last post, we focused on the first aspect of effective procedure writers, knowing the value you (can) bring to the organization. Think of your role in much broader terms than as just the guy or gal who puts words on … Continue reading →

As promised in the last post, I will begin by taking a broad view of the topic. Before anything, we must consider what it is we technical writers contribute to our organizations. In a basic sense, our presence has to … Continue reading →