With the job market getting tougher by the day, there’s a rising belief among tech writers that their role is “too niche” and a “dead-end job”. I think that’s the wrong way of looking at our profession — at any profession. Let me cast aside that dark veil of pessimism and offer an alternative viewpoint, that of tech writing as a platform to other professions, one that let you move laterally with just a bit of curiosity and courage.
I am fortunate that my manager recognises this critical juncture in technical writing and has given me substantial time to reimagine my job.
I spoke about the benefits of working in the space between professional silos in my Linux Conference talk a few years ago: When STEM Becomes STEAM We All Benefit https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oEX-F5SxwrU
I am looking forward to running a meetup in #Melbourne next Thursday for technical writers and anyone involved in IT work. In it I will explore some fun activities that you can run with teams of engineers to help them improve their writing skills.
There's lego and games involved.
There is still space for you to come. We also would like to hear your ideas and experience in running activities to help people improve their writing skills.