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The 10 Best and the 10 Worst Things Technical Writers Can Do

  • Presentation
  • Content Creation
  • 06. November
  • 11:30 - 12:15 AM (CET)
  • C6.2
  • finished
  • Presentation Slides
  •  Paula Stern

    Paula Stern

    • WritePoint Ltd.

Contents

Technical writing is a multifaceted discipline crucial for conveying complex information effectively. In this presentation, we'll explore the pivotal factors that can either advance or impede your career as a technical writer. We'll examine ten best practices that foster career growth and ten common pitfalls to avoid, empowering you to excel in your role.

Adopting best practices and avoiding common pitfalls empowers technical writers to thrive in their careers and deliver impactful documentation that meets the needs of stakeholders and end users alike while avoiding embarrassing and even career-ending pitfalls. 

 

 

Takeaways

Master best-practices that are crucial for your success as a technical writer

Avoid common pitfalls that damage your professionalism and credibility.

Embrace feedback, stay adaptable, and focus on prioritizing positive behavior

Speaker

 Paula Stern

Paula Stern

  • WritePoint Ltd.
Biography

Paula R. Stern is the CEO of WritePoint Ltd, the lead instructor of the WritePoint Technical Writing Course (now in its 19th year), the Coordinator of the MEGAComm Conference in Israel (now in its 18th year), and the President/Spokesperson of tekom Israel (now in its 6th year). In addition to being a senior tech writer and document manager for startups in the cyber-security field, Paula also loves to travel, speak at conferences (Austria, China, Denmark, England, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Serbia...etc). In her spare time, she loves to paint, and watch the sun rise and set.