Bad Writing Wastes Time. Good Writing Gets Out of the Way. Technical documentation exists for one reason: to help people do something. If your writing makes them stop, re-read, or second-guess, it’s failing. Your goal isn’t to impress—it’s to guide. The user should...
Ever opened a manual and thought, Why is this so long? You just wanted to perform a simple task. Instead, you got a wall of text. It explained every little detail—some of which you already knew. That’s a sign of over-explaining, and it’s one of the fastest ways to...
Have you ever read a manual that just worked? No rereading, no head-scratching—just clear steps that made sense right away. That’s the goal of technical writing. When writing is clear, it disappears. The user doesn’t think about the words; they just complete the task....
Imagine you’re assembling a new desk. You open the instruction manual, and within seconds, you know exactly what to do. The diagrams are clear, the steps make sense, and you never have to re-read a sentence. Before you know it, the desk is built. Now, picture the...
Imagine this:You’re in the middle of a project, and the sheer amount of information feels overwhelming. Processes overlap, key details get lost, and every step forward feels like it’s followed by two steps back. Now imagine a system where everything is clear,...
Imagine this:You’ve got a team waiting on your direction, stakeholders expecting results, and a mountain of information to organize. You’ve got the vision, but how do you ensure everyone understands it and delivers with precision? This is where clarity in...
A clear structure in technical writing is essential for maintaining engagement. It ensures that the audience can easily follow the information presented. One effective way to achieve this is through section introductions. These offer a high-level overview of the key...