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Are Technical Writers and Content Writers Same?
In an initiative to encourage ADID Alumni and other technical writers to share technical writing knowledge,ADID invited Jaspal Singh to share his experience as content writer and technical writer, he come up with well knit and researched post .
You can write to him or post comment to ask anything dropping from your mind on changing profession from content writing to technical writing..
To a layman, technical writing and content writing might come across as a similar thing. There are various attributes that are common between both professions. However, one can easily find aspects that discern one from the other.
Basic job of technical writers is to develop and design technical documentation in which creativity as well as knowledge about technology is required. On the other hand, content writers write for websites, newspapers and magazines. Before discussing the differences, let’s talk about their common attributes first.
- Excellent grammar
- Outstanding writing skills
- Good analytical skills
- Need to identify the target audience
Following table represents factors that distinguish Technical Writing from Content Writing:
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Content Writing
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Technical Writing
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Excellent Grammar and Writing Skills
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Excellent Grammar and Writing Skills + Technical Knowledge
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Write-ups should be interesting so that audience can find a connection
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Write-ups should be user-friendly with clear and crisp information
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Need to exaggerate things
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Need to make common people aware about the technology without using hardcore technical terms (jargons).
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Basic computer skills with fair knowledge of fundamental software packages and good knowledge of Internet and searching options
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Software packages to know in addition to basic package:
· RoboHelp
· Adobe Framemaker
· Camatasia
· SnagIT
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Attention-grabbing writing style is a must
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Need to understand the domain and the target audience
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Knowledge about current affairs
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Knowledge about latest technology
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Rathnadevi Manivannan posted:
Technical writing is the process of writing technical information in an easy-to-understand manner for intended audiences. The technical information should be written in a straightaway manner so as to make users understand about the features or functions about any technology. Technical writers should possess technical skills and literary skills and should have in-depth knowledge in technical writing tools.
Content writers are responsible for writing stories, articles, press releases, web content, and much more for a large number of audiences. Content writing needs artistic words to create better flow of the content.