Share your story

Everyone does some kind of professional or technical writing, no matter what field you work in or your role in the organization. In our modern world, everyone needs to know how to communicate well. At Technically We Write, we celebrate all forms of technical and professional communication - and we invite you to share your story about how you practice what you do.

Share the knowledge

We like to share all kinds of articles about professional and technical communication. Over the last year, some of our most popular articles have covered a variety of topics such as tools like Microsoft Word and LibreOffice, writing technologies like HTML and Markdown, how to transition into technical writing, favorite keyboards, and how writing tools work “under the hood.”

But don't stop there. Write about what you find interesting and don't worry if someone else has covered the topic too. Our readers haven't read your perspective yet. If you're looking for ideas to get started, start with these prompts:

• How did you get started in technical writing?
• What writing tool or technology do you use?
• What's your writing process?
• What advice would you give a new technical writer?

Gain new experience

We know that our readers span a range, from experienced professionals to students who are new to the field. Everyone is welcome to contribute to Technically We Write, and sharing an article can be a great way to practice what you know.

If you're just getting started in the field and are looking for ways to gain experience in technical writing, write with us. One path with a low barrier to entry is writing about open source software. For example, you might write an article about any of these topics:

Download an open source application and try it out. You could write about 5 things you taught yourself about using LibreOffice over a weekend, or the process you followed to create a business card using Scribus.

Experiment with a LiveCD version of a Linux distribution. Many Linux distributions provide a LiveCD, so you don't actually have to install the system to use it. Boot a LiveCD and see what you can do, then write an article about 4 things you learned about using Fedora Linux, or what it was like using Ubuntu Linux as a first-time user.

Write about a topic you learned about in a class. For example, you might write an article about 6 cool things you learned to do with Markdown, or 4 things you learned about managing documentation in GitHub.

We want to hear from you! If you want to share what you’ve learned, email our editor at jim@hallmentum.com.